Who Loves the Lord John 14:21-24 ESV “Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.” Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, “Lord, how is it that you will manifest … Continue reading Love and Obey
Holy Spirit
When God Calls
Fan into Flame 2 Timothy 1:5-7 ESV “I am reminded of your sincere faith... For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” … Continue reading When God Calls
Quenching the Holy Spirit
Psalm 94:16-22 NIV “Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will take a stand for me against evildoers?” Unless the Lord had given me help, I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death. When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great … Continue reading Quenching the Holy Spirit
Persistent in Faith and Prayer
Luke 11:5-8 NASB Then He said to them, “Suppose one of you has a friend, and goes to him at midnight and says to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine has come to me from a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; and from inside he answers … Continue reading Persistent in Faith and Prayer
Pandemimania
Romans 8:18, 26-27 ESV “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us… “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us … Continue reading Pandemimania
Persevering in Faith
2 Thess. 1:3-5 NASB “We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as is only fitting, because your faith is greatly enlarged, and the love of each one of you toward one another grows ever greater; therefore, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and … Continue reading Persevering in Faith
The Church on Fire!
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in … Continue reading The Church on Fire!
The Spirit Calling
“The Spirit Calling” is a new song, completed today. And, it isn’t just about the Holy Spirit calling people to faith in Jesus Christ. But, the song is about the Spirit calling us who believe in Jesus to closer walks with our Lord. He is calling us to daily walks of faith and surrender to … Continue reading The Spirit Calling
Conquering Sinful Addictions
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. … Continue reading Conquering Sinful Addictions
Saved by Grace through Faith
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Eph. 2:8-9 ESV This passage of scripture is a foundational scripture to the Christian faith, but it is probably the most widely … Continue reading Saved by Grace through Faith