I remember that Sunday evening in May, so many years ago. I was at my church, preparing for my baptism, and I had possibly the worst headache of my life. Excruciating pain dwelt behind my eyes; I hardly had the power to stand up. I believe it was a full-on spiritual attack designed to dissuade me from proceeding. Why would I be attacked? To answer that requires a discussion about baptism.
Read MoreIn Christ, we have new life. If we choose to seek renewal by other means it is akin to how young boys in Zurich burned an 11-foot-tall snowman like-effigies to shoo away winter centuries ago. Such practices may provide rich symbolism to those who view them, but our faith teaches us that we truly will find new life in Christ rather than mere symbols of new life.
Read MoreAt Epiphany Church in Wilmington, DE, we believe that everyone needs an epiphany—a personal realization of God’s grace, power, and presence. And while we love what happens in our Sunday gatherings, we know that faith can’t be confined to a building or a sermon. That’s why we’re launching something new: a blog created for your everyday life, with stories and scripture that meet you right where you are.
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