We worship a sovereign God. That’s a heady way to start a post, but it’s a truth many of us need to hear more often. God is in absolute control of his entire Creation, from the largest galaxies to the tiniest microorganisms. At the same time, God tells us to pray. We should exercise the…
Read MoreI Will Boast in the Cross: Easter 2025
As Easter Sunday approaches, I’m reminded of something the Apostle Paul said in his letter to the Galatians: But as for me, I will never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. The world has been crucified to me through the cross, and I to the world. (Galatians 6:14, CSB) A…
Read MoreThe Holy Spirit and Our Glorious Future
My first post in this series on the Holy Spirit was on November 3, 2024, and I started writing in late September/early October. I had no idea it would take 18 posts to cover the subject, and there is much more we could study on the topic. Thank you for sticking with me all this…
Read MoreUnwrapping Your Spiritual Gifts: Embracing God’s Unique Call for You
Here’s a little tidbit about me: I love receiving gifts! It doesn’t matter what the gift is, just being given something makes my day. I tell people that while my wife has the gift of giving, I have the gift of receiving. Maybe some of you are like me. If so, you’re in luck, because…
Read MoreThe Holy Spirit: Our Constant Intercessor and Comfort in Prayer
Prayer is such an incredible gift from God. We’re invited to come before the Creator of the universe at any time, and when we do, we receive his undivided attention. Even if millions of people pray to him at the same time, his focus is on each of us simultaneously. What a blessing. Prayer is…
Read MoreBatteries Included: Embracing the Empowering Presence of the Holy Spirit
When I was a child, one of the worst things that could happen at Christmas, even worse than getting clothes, was unwrapping an awesome toy, only to discover on the box those dreaded words, “Batteries Not Included.” On any other day of the year, there would have been batteries in some drawer somewhere, but not…
Read MoreWalking in the Spirit: Following God’s Leading
If you’re a Christian, the Holy Spirit took up residence in you when you believed. He lives in you now with all his power. He doesn’t come and go based on what you do or how you live. The Holy Spirit lives within you and does so permanently. One of his purposes, one of the…
Read MoreThe Holy Spirit’s Power in Inspiring and Illuminating the Bible
There are two kinds of people in the world: there are those who, when they buy something new and see the words, “Read instructions carefully,” toss the instructions aside and press on. Others read every word of the instructions, sometimes more than once, before starting the project. There’s one set of instructions all of us…
Read MoreFilled with the Spirit: Letting God’s Presence Transform Your Life
One of our most phenomenal truths is that the Holy Spirit lives within every follower of Christ. He’s not out there somewhere, he’s not stuck in heaven. He’s in you. God hasn’t commanded us to get the Spirit because you already have him. The question is, though, does your life look any different because of…
Read MoreLiving Under the Influence: The Command to be Filled
If you’re a follower of Christ, you have the Holy Spirit living inside you. He’s taken up permanent residence within you. That’s a truth that most Christians may know, but many don’t truly appreciate. It would help us to ponder that truth occasionally and thank God for it. The question that comes next, though, is…
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