Lessons From Mom
by Bob DeFelice on May 11th, 2026
The Wooden Spoon That Finally Broke: After countless corrections and lessons of life’s right and wrong, that symbol of parental discipline simply couldn't withstand one more application. But in that moment of unexpected breakage, something shifted—anger transformed into laughter, tension melted into connection, and a young boy glimpsed something deeper about the nature of love. Discipline rooted in love leaves a lasting legacy that shapes us long after childhood ends.  Read More
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Seeing Beyond the Physical
by Bob DeFelice on May 5th, 2026
The Supernatural Gift of Discerning of Spirits: Have you ever walked into a room and sensed something was off, even though everything looked normal on the surface? Or met someone whose words seemed fine, but something in your spirit raised a red flag? That internal awareness isn't just intuition—it's often the Holy Spirit activating one of His most vital gifts in us to manifest His presence here on earth: discerning of spirits.  Read More
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The More Excellent Way
by Bob DeFelice on April 27th, 2026
The More Excellent Way-Love!The Primary Building Block of Christ's Church is ... Love!Paul - outlines in 1 Cor. Chapter 12 - several of the manifestation gifts of the Holy Spirit. Yet - he almost seems to take a deep breath and pause (pulls up a chair) lowers his voice and shares a great mystery ... that there exists something even greater—something that transcends even the most extraordinary expr...  Read More
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Believing Is Seeing
by Bob DeFelice on April 8th, 2026
We live in a time of great uncertainty, spiritual darkness, and confusion. But just like that first Resurrection Sunday, a great light has broken into the darkness: Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who died on the cross to defeat sin and rose from the dead to defeat death. The Bible says He died and rose so that all who believe in His name would have life—eternal life. When He died, we died with Him....  Read More
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Which 'Who' Are You? - In This Crowd
by Bob DeFelice on March 30th, 2026
Palm Sunday - 3/29/26 –I want to invite you for a moment into the scene of John Chapter 12—the day Jesus rides into Jerusalem. Let’s start with one verse and build from there:John 12:13 (AMP)“They took branches of palm trees [in homage to Him as King] and went out to meet Him, and they began shouting and kept shouting, ‘Hosanna! BLESSED (celebrated, praised) IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD...  Read More
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The Gift Of Prophecy
by Bob DeFelice on March 17th, 2026
Speaking God's Truth with LoveHave you ever felt a sudden urge to call someone, only to discover they desperately needed to hear from someone at that precise moment? Or perhaps you've experienced seeing a picture or a scene drop into your mind of someone who needed prayer, encouragement, or help? These moments - aren't coincidences—they're glimpses of how God works through His people to speak life...  Read More
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Unopened Presents
by Bob DeFelice on March 11th, 2026
The man totally trusted Jesus and acted on His word. Through that obedience, God’s power was made known—not just to the man, but to everyone around him. Without faith and obedience, spiritual gifts remain dormant—unopened and unused. And when that happens, someone misses out.We carry the presence of God into a world desperately in need of hope. We are called to walk in the gifts He has given us, h...  Read More
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Unlocking the Power Of the Holy Spirit
by Bob DeFelice on March 11th, 2026
The Holy Spirit still moves today, and He intends to move through us by His manifestation Gifts. In order to make His presence known here on earth! But - have we neglected these gifts?In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul tells us flatly, “I do not want you to be ignorant” about spiritual gifts. In other words: don’t miss this. These aren’t optional extras for a few “special” Christians. They are real manifes...  Read More
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Stirring Up the Gifts - Holy Spirit
by Bob DeFelice on February 20th, 2026
I really believe one of the things the Lord is doing right now is “stirring” … stirring up His Spirit in our hearts like a nourishing and piping hot soup on a cold winter’s day. Not so we feel a little warmer and cozier, but so that His presence may be manifested in real and tangible ways - in this cold, broken world.Jesus didn’t leave us alone. When He ascended, He sent the Holy Spirit—the Helper...  Read More
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The Helper Within
by Bob DeFelice on February 10th, 2026
The Helper Within Have you ever felt like you're trying to navigate life on your own, carrying burdens too heavy to bear? What if I told you that as a believer, you were never meant to carry those things alone - you were not meant to walk alone—you have a Helper, a Counselor, an Advocate living within you?  Read More
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What's Your Spiritual DNA?
by Bob DeFelice on February 9th, 2026
What do you want to be when you grow up? You may say ... I still don't know! You're not alone - many of us don't figure that one out till later on in life. What's your purpose? Would it surprise you to know it's imprinted on your Spiritual DNA by your Divine Creator? -Just waiting for you to find it out? If so - check this out ...   Read More
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Taking Up Your Cross
by Bob DeFelice on January 23rd, 2026
Taking Up Your Cross: What It Really Means to Follow JesusPsalm 23 begins with a profound declaration: "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."If this is true for you, so are all the promises contained in this awesome Psalm – and especially v6: "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." This challenges us though - to ...  Read More
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