There was once a time, during my younger years, when a popular black herbal tonic known as Gbogbohunse Epa Ijebu—meaning “the Ijebu cure-all”—was widely believed to be the remedy for every ailment.
The Holy Spirit is the "Helper" (Greek: paracletos—advocate, counselor, comforter) promised by Jesus to walk alongside believers, providing divine strength, wisdom, and guidance. Indwelling believers, ...
Devlyn Brooks is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and serves Faith Lutheran Church in Wolverton, Minnesota.