Jesus sends out His disciples to cast out demons. We too have been endowed with the power of the Holy Spirit and are sent out into this world to display Jesus' power (Mark 6:7-13).

One of the first commandments God made to mankind was to be fruitful and multiply. A life of singleness seems to forsake this commandment and deprive one of the opportunity to invest in a family, or does it? (Mark 10:28-30)

The book of the nations continues. Isaiah experiences personal physical anguish over the promised judgement of these pagan nations, as well as Judah. But God has plans of redemption for even the worst of these peoples groups.

Jesus tells the Sadducees that there will be no marriage in Eternity. If this is the case, singles in relationship with Jesus is the future for every believer (Matthew 22:29-32).

God promises judgment upon many of the nations surrounding His faithful people. Whilst telling His plans for judgment, He also expresses his wielding of said nations. Ultimately, we come to see that God also will judge Judah for many of these same atrocities, however, a special dispensation of grace is available for Judah because of the existing covenants that God will not break.

If Jesus lived a celibate life, then romantic relationships cannot mark the height of human flourishing. How is it that we have under-valued singleness in the church and how should we correct this misunderstanding (Matthew 19:10-12)?

The final session of our retreat explored what manner of behaviors, thoughts, and/or forces might inhibit our ability to hear God's word to us.

Rev. Dr. James Kearny works with Presbyterian Reformed Ministries International teaching Christians how to properly treat the Holy Spirit and His power.

In this second session, James shares his experiences and recommendations toward how we can begin to listen to God's direction in prayer.

Rev. Dr. James Kearny works with Presbyterian Reformed Ministries International teaching Christians how to properly treat the Holy Spirit and His power.

In this first session of our retreat, James introduces himself and shares with us his journey finding Christ and his challenge to reconcile his learnedness with the spiritual experiences he'd had serving in ministry.

Rev. Dr. James Kearny works with Presbyterian Reformed Ministries International teaching Christians how to properly treat the Holy Spirit and His power.

Isaiah's book of Immanuel concludes with a promise for a divine Son who will take over the Davidic dynasty for all eternity. Also promised is a global restoration of not just humanity, but also the animal kingdom.