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Acts 1:8 · WEB
8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth."
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Prayer for Missionaries
God of all nations, for those who left home to share Your love— Living in foreign cultures. Learning new languages. Sacrificing comfort for calling. Sustain them. Provide for their needs. Protect t
Spiritual Insight: Sacrament
Dear Heavenly Father, As I contemplate the concept of Sacrament in my life, I find myself anchored in the profound promise of Acts 1:8, where You declare, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you...
Devotional: Prophecy
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause to reflect on the profound call of *prophecy* in my life today, I can’t help but remember the powerful words in Acts 1:8: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on...
Morning Meditation: Pride
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause this morning, I can't help but reflect on the subtle, creeping nature of Pride in my life, that ever-present shadow that whispers sweet lies of self-sufficiency. I am reminded of your empowering words in...
Real-World Evil
In our increasingly tumultuous world, we often find ourselves faced with the insidious presence of evil, a reality that can feel overwhelming and disheartening. Yet, as people of faith, we are called to navigate these treacherous waters with wisdom and...
Modern Examples of Fear
Fear can feel like a heavy fog, wrapping around us, making it difficult to see the way forward. It creeps into our lives, whether it's the fear of losing a job, the uncertainty of a diagnosis, or the anxiety of...
Jesus Revolution: Spirit-Empowered Mission - Pentecostal (Great Commission)
In the heart of the 1970s, the sun kissed the waves of the Pacific Ocean as a diverse group of young people, many of whom were disillusioned by the world around them, gathered on the beaches of California. They were...
Modern Examples of Healing
In a small town, there lived a woman named Clara, a beloved member of her community known for her unwavering faith. Clara had a gift for healing—no, not the miraculous kind that draws crowds but a deeper, more profound ability...
Real-World Comfort
In our fast-paced world, Comfort can feel like a mirage—seemingly within reach yet often elusive. Just as the early disciples faced uncertainty and fear after the Ascension of Jesus, we too grapple with our own doubts and challenges today. Picture...
Jesus Revolution: Holy Spirit Boldness - Charismatic (Joshua 1:9)
Imagine a sun-soaked California beach in the late 1960s, the air thick with the sweet scent of saltwater and sunscreen. Waves crash rhythmically as groups of young people, adorned with colorful tie-dye and flowing hair, gather around bonfires. But amid...
A Modern Story of Grief
Grief can feel like standing on the edge of a chasm, staring into an abyss that seems endless. I remember a dear friend of mine, Sarah, who lost her husband unexpectedly. In the days following his passing, she found herself...
Finding Pride in Everyday Moments
In our modern world, the issue of Pride presents both profound challenges and significant opportunities for those of us seeking to live out our faith. Much like the early disciples who faced a tumultuous and uncertain world, we too stand...
Spiritual Insight: Vocation
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause to reflect on the call to Vocation in my life, I hear the gentle whisper of your wisdom echoing from Acts 1:8: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you;...
Azusa Street's Global Reach - Pentecostal (Matthew 28:18-20)
The Azusa Street Revival (1906-1915) started in a rundown building in Los Angeles. Within years, missionaries had gone from there to over 25 countries. They had almost no money, little education, but
Grace and Empowerment - Charismatic (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Charismatics emphasize: grace doesn't stop at salvation. The same grace that saves empowers. "Not by works" applies to spiritual gifts too—you don't earn the Spirit's power through performance. Grace