jdilger

There’s something about home that resonates deeply within all of us. After a long vacation, we find ourselves saying, “There’s no place like home.” After spending time with extended family over the holidays, sitting through a week of work travel, or simply enduring a long day, we long for the comfort of familiar surroundings. Home represents rest, belonging, safety, and peace. But have you ever stopped to wonder where that longing comes from? I don’t think it’s random. I don’t think it’s...

If you've ever flown over a city, you know how different everything looks from 30,000 feet. The streets form neat little grids. The people disappear. The details fade away, and all you see is the big picture. Then you land, get into a car, and drive through the city. Suddenly, you notice things you couldn't see from above. The people become visible. The neighborhoods take shape. The details begin to emerge. But then something changes again when you get out of the car and start walking. Now...

A few years ago, my wife and I were sitting near the bay in Tampa, Florida, watching dozens of people learn how to sail. Some were moving smoothly across the water. Others were struggling to keep their boats upright. The difference wasn't the wind—it was whether they knew how to position their sails. As I reflected on that moment, I couldn't help but think about the Holy Spirit. One of the most common biblical pictures of the Holy Spirit is wind. Throughout Scripture, God is described as...