107 truths about God, the world, and you. 97: Before you take Communion, take time to examine your life. Photo by Firmbee.com on Unsplash Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 97
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 94: Jesus baptizes you with the Holy Spirit. Photo by Sven on Unsplash “... I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” –John the Baptizer teaching about the coming Messiah. Mark 1:8 NIV The Greek translated as baptize means to dip … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 94
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 91: Only faith in Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit enable religious practices to bless you. Photo by Waldemar Brandt on Unsplash For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13 ESV The Greek word translated as “calls on” … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 91
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 89: God speaks to you through His Word. Photo by Olivia Snow on Unsplash Every part of Scripture is God-breathed and useful one way or another – showing us truth, exposing our rebellion, correcting our mistakes, training us to live God’s way. Through the Word we are … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 89
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 50: God prescribes the way to worship. Photo by Kevin Wenning on Unsplash By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 50
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 36: In Christ, you are equipped for life on earth. Photo by Flash Dantz on Unsplash Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. Ephesians 1:3 NIV Through faith … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 36
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 31: Holy Spirit invites you. Photo by Amber Kipp on Unsplash The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 31
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 30: Holy Spirit gives you real life. Photo by Ed van duijn on Unsplash Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 30
"The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." --JesusJohn 3:8 MEV The spanking. God reminded me afresh what it means to answer His call and follow His lead. … Continue reading A Spiritual Spanking
The work of Spirit-led prayer. Photo by Nita on Pexels.com A vision of prayer. One way God calls me to shine for Him is through leading group prayer. I've been leading small groups in prayer for close to twenty years. Most recently I felt the call to step up and lead prayer in a short … Continue reading Harrowing
The ordinary following the Extraordinary 