Fellowship in the Church
Written by:Pastor Jim Lennon
In the New Testament, the Greek word for fellowship is koinonia. It means to share something in common together with others. Of course, those who believe in Jesus share in the common presence and bond of the Holy Spirit, who dwells in every believer. The Spirit brings us together in one body and shared spiritual experience. The desires of our sinful flesh put us in conflict with koinonia. Our flesh seeks to advance the interests of self and not the Spirit. This always results in broken relationships. Years ago National Geographic carried......
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The Fragrance of Jesus
Written by:Pastor Jim Lennon
Musician Steven Curtis Chapman told the story of when he once went out into a nearby woods to pray. At the time he felt very broken and discouraged, and went out to be alone with God. As he prayed he was desperate for God to show up, to give him some wisdom or a sign that would help him break through the pain he was feeling. As he was praying, he began to smell the strong scent of cedar. It was so strong that it distracted him from his prayer. He looked......
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The Helper
Written by:Pastor Jim Lennon
The great British statesman, William Wilberforce (1759-1833), worked tirelessly throughout his life to abolish the slave trade in England. It took most of his life, but eventually his perseverance paid off. He was able to endure much opposition, discouragement and long periods of time without progress, because of his faith in Jesus. It was apparent to all that he loved the Lord and learned to walk by, and depend on the Holy Spirit. Below is a prayer he wrote down that reveals how well he understood the dynamics of the spiritual life,......
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