Category Archives: Holy Spirit

Loving The Unlovable

Read I Timothy 2:1-7 It’s isn’t easy to pray for people we don’t like. For example, when I’m driving in my car and somebody cuts me off, or blows their horn at me hecause I don’t hit the gas pedal … Continue reading

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The Holy Spirit Will Let You Know When it’s Time to Go With What You Know

Read Acts 2:1-24, 32-33, 36 Why is it that some churches in the same geographical area are effective in proclaiming the gospel and making disciples, and others aren’t? To say it another way, “why do some churches fulfill their mission, … Continue reading

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To Experience God’s Will Fulfilled In Your Life, Respond To God’s Call With An Attitude Of Humble Trust

Read Acts 9:32-43 Today’s suggested scripture reading tells how Peter, a disciple of Jesus, conducted two miracles. The first was an instant healing of a man with a long-term illness. The second was bringing a dead woman back to life. Think about … Continue reading

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When Jesus Was On The Cross, You And I Were On His Mind

Read Luke 19:28-40, Luke 23:32-34, John 1:1-14a There was a time when I had the idea that over the ages God tried various approaches to saving people like me. I believed he warned people that they were doomed if they … Continue reading

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Why We Need The Holy Spirit

Read Acts 8:4-25 Simon the magician amazes and captivates the people of Samaria with his powerful magic. They call him “the Power of God…”. But along comes Philip. Performing miracles and signs in the name of Jesus. Healing people. Casting … Continue reading

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Jesus Is Coming Again

Read Luke 21:5-11,25-36, Acts 1:6-7, Revelation 22:20 Yesterday was the first Sunday in Advent. In the secular world, especially in the USA, this means it’s time to begin the rush to begin Christmas shopping, decorating, and partying in earnest. And let’s … Continue reading

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Even Good People Need To Confess Their Sins

Read Ephesians 4:25-5:2, Psalm 130 Why are the Psalms, written well over 2,000 years ago, still so meaningful today? Probably because they are prayers expressing the same concerns that we face today. In these prayers are expressions of fear, anger, … Continue reading

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Experience The Love Of Jesus, Know God, And Live Life To The Fullest

Read Ephesians 3:14-21 There are some things which do not make a full impact on us by simply reading, hearing, or studying about them. The only way we can really appreciate them is to experience them. For example, in grade … Continue reading

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God Has A Vision For You

Read Ephesians 1:1-14 This scripture reading tells us that before God created anything or anyone, he had a vision of the ideal state of being for all that he was about to create. In this scripture God reveals what was … Continue reading

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The Faithfulness of Jesus Never Fails

Read Acts 1:1-11 I was about ten years old. Some of my friends and I were riding our bikes around the streets of Jersey City, some distance from our own neighborhood. I got a flat tire. Obviously, I would have … Continue reading

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