Posts tagged “Holy Spirit”
The Holy Spirit has your back
Zach was about to graduate from high school. It was hard because his mom had died two years previously. And then just a couple…
Commit your spirit to God?
“Into your hands I commit my spirit; deliver me, Lord, my faithful God” (Psalm 31:5). What does it mean to “commit my spirit” or…
Always surrounded
The math doesn’t work. 1+1+1=1 What? It doesn’t add up. God clearly reveals he’s three. Three distinct, individual persons: Father, Son, Holy Spirit. Yet…
The Holy Spirit is predictive text
It’s a little creepy, but my work email knows what I want to type before I even type it. With predictive typing, I start…
Why believe the Bible?
“Why do you believe the Bible?” the skeptic asks. “Because it’s God’s Word,” the Christian replies. “Says who?” the skeptic responds. “Says the Bible,”…
I want to be this tree
A leafy tree casting its summer shade over a tranquil lake or meandering stream is my favorite heart-image—a picture that’s taken root in my…
Evidence of the Spirit: Goodness
“Sincerity is the main thing. Once you’ve learned how to fake that, you’ve got it made.” I laughed at those words on a poster…
The victory is still won
Friends of Jesus in every generation, the victory is still won. It has not been reversed or overturned. It will never be reversed or…
Grow your vocabulary: Sanctification
When you were first connected to Jesus Christ and received the amazing outpouring of his gifts to you, the gifts of love, forgiveness, hope,…
The victory is ours now
Friends of Jesus in every generation, the victory is ours right now. We don’t have to wait to be thrilled by the spectacular events…
Wail no more
Every day in Jerusalem, Jewish people gather at the Wailing Wall. Ever heard of it? It’s the western wall of the Temple Mount, the…
All believers have a priestly ministry
For a long time there has been some confusion around the word ministry. It is generally reserved to describe the job that pastors have….