Rondi Lauterbach
Rondi Lauterbach is a pastor’s wife who has been a friend and encourager to women in their life’s callings. She is a mother, grandmother, Bible study leader, Pilates teacher, and fierce competitor at all board games. Her first book, Hungry: Learning to Feed Your Soul with Christ, was published in 2016 by P&R Publishing.
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Nearer Than Our Own Skin: The Indwelling Spirit
Jesus prepared his disciples for his departure by telling them about the Holy Spirit, who would take up residence in each one of his people. By his Spirit, he would stay near to his people. And by his Spirit, he would bless his church throughout the world in all generations.
Why Did Jesus Say “Don’t Cling to Me?”
Jesus’s words were a puzzle to me for a long time. Why would he push Mary away in her moment of joyful recognition? According to his own words, it seems he has some unfinished business: “I have not yet ascended to the Father” is how Jesus tells Mary—and us—that his ascension is absolutely necessary for his redeeming purposes to be brought to completion.
The King Who Will Return For Us
As those who live in the time between the two advents, we keenly feel Jesus’ absence. While we wait for his return, we need to understand his heart.
The Mediator Who Brokers Our Peace
Who could possibly be qualified to mediate the vast gap between God and human beings? Only Jesus, the Son of God, who descended to become man and ascended to take our humanity into heaven can faithfully represent both sides.
The Lawyer Who Advocates For Us
Every believer eventually discovers their deep need for an advocate—not just a lawyer for this world’s woes, but someone who can attest to the good character of the one on trial before the almighty God. Jesus acts as that advocate, vouching for us, based on his own righteousness.
