The Gathering Place

There’s something sacred about the way the Holy Spirit moves within the heart of a believer. He doesn’t just make us feel better—He makes us be better. And for me, one of the most striking ways He’s shown up in my life has been in His refusal to let me hold onto bitterness, resentment, or long-term anger. Now I’ll be honest—there was a time in my walk when I wrestled with those feelings. I was still growing, still learning how to cast my cares at the feet of Jesus instead of carrying them like heavy chains. Like many others, I’ve been wounded. I’ve been overlooked, misunderstood, mistreated. And sure enough, in those moments, anger tried to knock on the door of my heart. But even when it knocked… it didn’t get to stay long. The Holy Spirit—gentle, yet firm—would rise up within me like a rushing wind and whisper, "That’s not your portion. That doesn’t belong in you." And I couldn’t resist Him. I never could. Even as a child, I was different. I wasn’t like most kids. I didn...

In a world where relationships often bend to the winds of convenience and compromise, the call to holiness stands as a firm and ancient pillar—a timeless beacon lighting the path of the faithful. To walk in holiness, especially within the intimate garden of personal relationships, is not merely a noble ideal, but a divine command—an echo of heaven’s own heartbeat. "But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'" (1 Peter 1:15–16) This charge does not end at the church door or fade with the closing of our prayer closet. Holiness is not reserved for mountaintop moments but is forged in the hidden places—within the home, in the quiet exchanges of love, and in the daily sacrifice of self for the good of another. 1. Holiness Begins in the Heart Jesus taught that the wellspring of our actions is the heart itself. If we would be holy in relationship, our inner life must be pure. "Above all else, gu...

The concept of the "fellowship of all believers" in Jesus Christ is a foundational and deeply cherished aspect of the Christian faith.   It speaks to the spiritual unity, mutual support, and shared life experienced by all who have placed their faith in Christ, transcending denominational, cultural, and geographical boundaries.   This fellowship is not merely a social gathering, but a profound spiritual reality rooted in their common relationship with God through His Son. The Foundation of Fellowship in Christ At its core, Christian fellowship is made possible by the person and work of Jesus Christ. Believers are brought into communion with God and with one another because of their shared reconciliation through Christ's atoning sacrifice. As 1 John 1:3 declares, "That which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed, our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ."  This verse beautifu...