This Sunday is Pentecost, when we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit with fire and tongues. What is the meaning of the Holy Spirit for Baptists like us? We’re not ones to get carried away with emotion. I’m convinced our tradition has much deeper experiences with the Holy Spirit.
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As we recognize our seniors for all their accomplishments thus far, we want them to know how proud we are of them! The world is their oyster, and Paul has some wise words on what it means to lead a life worth living as each of us live into God’s call on our life. We may have many callings in this lifetime, but they all stem from the call of Christ. In every season we are to strive for unity with our brothers and sisters no matter where our callings might lead us. The freedom in this call ushers us to live life to the fullest and it’s such a gracious gift.
It was a commandment. Not a suggestion. Not a recommendation. “This is my commandment,” Jesus told the disciples, “that you love one another as I have loved you.” It’s a tall order, isn’t it? Can we do it?