Have you ever wondered who the Holy Spirit really is and how He works in your life? Maybe you didn’t grow up in a faith tradition that engaged with the Holy Spirit beyond words on a page, or perhaps the Spirit has been an active part of your faith experience. Either way, it’s never too late to deepen your understanding of the third member of the Trinity.
The Holy Spirit is God’s personal presence with us. On the day of Pentecost, God gave us the Spirit to guide, comfort, and empower us every day (Acts 2:1-4). It's for this reason we can't avoid or downplay His importance — in fact, understanding and engaging with the Holy Spirit deepens our understanding of God Himself!
As Pentecost approaches, now is the perfect time to prepare your heart and mind. These Bible studies are designed to help you understand the Holy Spirit, experience His presence, and live a Spirit-filled life.
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What if the world's most-watched sporting event became an opportunity for lasting impact? This summer, open your home, spark faith conversations, and share hope through hosting a soccer watch party. This free host kit provides simple resources to help you step into this moment with confidence and purpose.
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Campaign Aims to Mobilize 10,000 Churches for World Cup Mission — May 13: The “Victory Beyond the Cup” campaign, led by Cru and partnered with organizations like FCA and Alpha USA, aims to mobilize 10,000 churches during the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, following similar successful campaigns during past World Cups. The initiative provides churches with kits for hosting events to spark Gospel-centered discussions. (Christian Today)
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Release of UFO Files Reignites Theological Speculation — May 13: Theological debates about UFOs and extraterrestrial life continue to intrigue religious scholars and believers. Recent government disclosures have reignited these discussions, with some viewing them as demonic. Questions about the spiritual implications of such phenomena have persisted for centuries. Scholar Diana Pasulka noted that such sightings have occurred throughout history and suggested that cultural frameworks shape how societies interpret them. (Religion Unplugged)
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200-Year-Old Cherokee Bible Showcases Cross-Cultural Translation — May 13: The Cherokee Bible has served as a unique bridge between Christian theology and Cherokee culture for over 200 years. The translation adapted biblical concepts to fit Cherokee cultural frameworks, such as translating “sheep” as “deer” and “baptism” as “washing another.” It also reflects grammatical differences, such as the Cherokee’s lack of gendered pronouns. Today, the Cherokee Bible remains a vital resource for language revitalization. (RNS)
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This year on Easter Sunday, after months of guiding the church school through the life, miracles, and teachings of Jesus, a children’s minister I know finally got to tell them about the glory of the Resurrection. She explained how everything led up to that moment, its incredible significance for Jesus’ followers, and its enduring power for us today. And then a little boy raised his hand and said, “So, when can we go and visit him?”
For many Christians, like that boy, there’s a bit of a mysterious gap between Easter and Pentecost. Jesus is risen, then poof, he’s gone, sending the Holy Spirit in his stead.
But the Bible does not present the Ascension as Jesus simply “leaving the story.” Instead, it is a major event inaugurating the enthronement of the risen Christ, the beginning of his heavenly ministry for us, the launch of the Church’s mission to the world — and the enacting of an eternal promise.
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I began reading the Bible at my father’s bedside. His agony lasted two months. And though that period was brief, it became a deeply meaningful time for him and for us to say goodbye. Among the many moments we shared with each other — until Christmas Eve 2023, when he passed away — one conversation stands out.
Throughout my career as a journalist, I’ve made a habit of asking interview subjects if they believe in the afterlife and how they imagine it. Papa was determined to give me his answer, too: “Aldo, the afterlife exists.”
“Are you sure, Papa?”
“Am I sure? No. But I am convinced.”
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