Tag: Holy Spirit

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2026-07-03

The Blessings of Inadequacy

Inadequacy challenges our faith. Paul says, "Our adequacy is from God" (v. 5)"Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God."

2026-07-02

Recognizing the Truth

Set us free from delusion, doubt and sin so that, by Your Holy Spirit, we can live and move in Your will for our lives again. Amen.

2026-07-02

Moving Beyond Good Intentions

“Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.” Proverbs 10:12 When I was twelve, I had a horrendous fight with both of my brothers. I was shocked at the anger and hate I identified in myself.

2026-07-01

Being Smart or Being Wise

When we are being wise, we rely on someone or something other than our own storehouse of knowledge to inform us, knowing our own limitations. That takes humility but also discernment.

2026-07-01

Proclaim How Much Jesus Has Done for You

Go — by God’s power — and live differently among the people who know you. God wants to use your story, no matter how much pain it involves.

2026-06-30

Believe and Be Saved

It may be that you are unsaved. What is the reason? Do you think Jesus’ singular path of salvation is unclear?

2026-06-30

Who’s Right vs. What’s Right

It is easy to get caught up in who's right instead of what's right. God will give us opportunities to choose what's right versus who's right, as He continues to mold us to be more like Himself.

2026-06-28

Practical Ways to Bear Burdens

Here are six practical ways to bear someone else's burden. There are hurting people everywhere, but at times, we just don't know what to say or do to ease their pain.

2026-06-27

Crockpots and Microwaves

In today’s microwave world, we often expect Christian growth to happen similarly, but spiritual formation just doesn’t happen on demand.

2026-06-26

The Light of God’s Face

God lifts you up and holds you, everything you love, everybody you love, and your future. He is holding you near in his arms of love. He has invested gifts of love in you all along.

2026-06-25

The Moments That Sustain Us

When life falls apart, what do you do? All of us face face hard circumstances—and some of these are very painful situations that last a long time. Unless we have a purposeful focus, joy can fade and hope may seem unattainable.

2026-06-24

Master Gardener Advice

Is your faith withered like flowers on a hot summer day? Advice from our Master Gardener: meditate on God’s word and trust in him.

2026-06-22

Risky Business

Really, deeply, openly loving another person can be scary.

2026-06-22

The Slow Burn of Insecurity

What do we mean by insecurity? It’s a feeling of inadequacy, often compounded by a sense of complete helplessness, purposelessness, disapproval, or rejection. All of these things can slowly accumulate and weigh us down if we don’t learn how to identify them.

2026-06-17

Tap Into the Source

I can’t do anything disconnected from my Source. Thank you, Jesus, that you are my "Source” of everything I need for today. Amen.

2026-06-17

Being in God’s Thoughts

In all our wanderings the watchful glance of the Eternal Watcher is always fixed on us, and we never roam beyond the Shepherd’s eye.

2026-06-16

Another Man’s Righteousness

What about you? Are you trusting in your own ability to please God? Is your hope for heaven based on your goodness outweighing your badness? Do you believe God will let you into heaven since you tried your best to do what’s right?

2026-06-16

You Taught Us How to Love

“We have spoken freely to you, …our heart is wide open. You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your own affections.” 2 Corinthians 6:11

2026-06-15

Clouded View

It can happen in a matter of minutes. A beautiful sunshiny day can become overcast, gloomy, and dank. Life imitates nature, doesn't it?

2026-06-14

The God Who Stoops… And Stands

He stooped. Low enough to sleep in a manger, work in a carpentry shop, sleep in a fishing boat. And then he stood. Up from the slab of death.

2026-06-14

It’s All about You, Jesus

I learned that I (and you) can’t live the Christian life. It is impossible. And I learned that’s precisely why we need Christ in us!

2026-06-13

Believing

Today, as God’s people, we need to be believers who know what we believe, stand upon what we believe, and act upon what we believe

2026-06-12

Claiming Forgiveness

If you have truly confessed your sins, you can come now into the presence of God with great joy and a clear conscience and have perfect assurance and trust that whatever you ask for, you will receive because you are praying according to the will and the Word of God.

2026-06-12

Unresolved Anger

Anger is a silent killer. Not only can it fester in our hearts and cause our blood pressure to rise — it also discolours how we see things.

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