Before Pentecost, only the spiritual giants received the Holy Spirit. But now, we can ALL receive this amazing gift of God's Spirit.

Yesterday we celebrated Pentecost - the day the believers were filled with the Spirit. What does it mean to be "Holy Spirit-ed"?

Lessons from Elizabeth Goudge's biography of St Francis of Assisi. Francis knew how to forgive those who had hurt him. Do we have the same courage?

Lessons from Elizabeth Goudge's biography of St Francis of Assisi. It's common for people with ascetic tendencies to neglect people. Not Francis! His love for people was deep and powerful.

Lessons from Elizabeth Goudge's biography of St Francis of Assisi. Today we are reminded to treat animals with love and respect, as Francis did.

Some more thoughts from Elizabeth Goudge's biography of St Francis of Assisi. Today we learn to delight in hardships, because we have much good in sight at all times.

Some more thoughts from Elizabeth Goudge's biography of St Francis of Assisi. Today we are inspired by his friend Brother Lawrence who was pelted with stones when trying to speak the truth.

Jesus and Paul remind us that it is not how much we give, but HOW we give that counts.

How are we blessed when we give? We find more contentment when we look for people to help, instead of only trying to help ourselves.

How are we blessed when we give? We find more contentment when we treasure and delight in GOD more than when we treasure our money and possessions.