Category Archives: Holy Spirit

The Pope & The General

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Quotations from Pope Francis of the Catholic Church and General Linda Bond of The Salvation Army: First General Bond: “A Spirit-filled Army tells the gospel story faithfully and trustingly, believing that there is power in the name of Jesus, power … Continue reading →

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Did Sermon-Free Church Begin At Pentecost?

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

Sermon-Free Church — Did It Begin At Pentecost?  Thoughts for Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2013 On Pentecost Sunday (May 19) the church in the Western world celebrates the beginning of sermon-free church. The events are recorded in Acts, chapter 2 … Continue reading →

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17 Benefits Of Prayer Walking

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

Prayer walking with The Salvation Army Flag does many things: 1) It increases the amount of intercessory prayer for your neighborhood; 2) It helps you to understand the needs in your neighborhood; 3) It increases your love for the people … Continue reading →

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Our confused culture calls God’s self-evidence, mere irrelevance.

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

Our confused culture calls God’s self-evidence, mere irrelevance.

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Holy Week or Wholly Weak?

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

When you feel wholly weak; That puts Holy Week in a different light! – Christ died and rose for me, as weak and as fallen as I am, to live in the midst of my broken heart, with His glorious … Continue reading →

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Do we have poor circulation of God’s living water?

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

I was reading the ancient prophet, Jeremiah tonight and he pointed out 4 things about my heart: * It is deceitful — it will trick me. * It is stubborn. * It is evil. * It is engraved with sin. … Continue reading →

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If I Could Pick The Pope, I’d Pick . . .

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

If I could pick the Pope, I ‘d pick someone who is a passionate and obedient follower of the living, resurrected Jesus Christ — who puts intimacy with and obedience to the Holy Spirit, above every other consideration. If I … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Gifts Are Holy Spirit Expressions Not Human Possessions

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

Spiritual gifts are manifestations of the Holy Spirit that occur when people sit at Jesus’ feet, hear His voice, and do what He says. Spiritual gifts are Holy Spirit expressions, not human possessions.  They flow through you, not to you. … Continue reading →

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Church shouldn’t bore those who come near it; church should soar in the Spirit!

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

Church should soar in the Spirit; not bore those who come near it! Church shouldn’t be the same thing over and over (like the movie Groundhog Day). Church should be alive, vibrant, and thrilling! (Paul of Tarsus said: “Having a form … Continue reading →

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Is The Church Trying To Teach People To Swim Without Letting Them Get Wet?

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

I heard a very good sermon today.  But while passively sitting and listening to the sermon, I began to think my own thoughts instead. I pondered to myself:  Which is more effective in changing lives –  studied and prepared sermons … Continue reading →

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