Functions. What does the Holy Spirit do? If we are to recognize the Holy Spirit working in the church, we must understand what He does. Some things which we can attribute to the Holy Spirit are the following: Those are only a few we listed at The River Friday night. I’m sure you will have … More Kingdom Builders
The live stream from The River confirmed what I have been hearing countless times this week: expect resistance. I have been feeling huge resistance and confrontation as I dig deeper into the wells to which I have been called. Throughout the Word, wells are metaphors for the depths of the Spirit — searching for the … More Resistance
The Prodigal Son is a parable we know and have heard countless times. Last night, the lesson from The River helped bring it to my attention in a new light. There was a specific aspect of the story I had never seen: the son was still a son and was not made a servant. Breakdown … More Oh, come home.
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James 1:2-4 When we pray for strength, Christ gives us chances to lean on Him and grow our faith. When we commit to digging a well of promise, salvation, etc. we are committing to the struggles and sweat that must take place. Digging a … More Persevere. Do not lose hope.
Last night, I was out of town, so I watched the live stream for The River. I’m glad I did. Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 Quench not the Spirit… Quench: to be suppressed or extinguished. The Greek word … More Dwell…
I was able to visit the River last night, so here’s another post sharing what I learned and wanted to share from The River. Last night’s lesson was on Breakthrough. We are the vessel of the Holy Spirit and He is the Living Water welling up inside those who believe in Him and submit to … More Wells of Life
In my last post, I talked about wading deeper and surrendering to God’s compassionate mercy so that we may, in turn, fully love others. Oh, what a blessing it is to love others as Christ has loved us: unconditionally, unreservedly, and even in the face of adversity – to be a shoulder and arm for … More Slave to a Mindset
Friday, we discussed the second part of the River study. Just as a normal river rushes you along in its current if you submerge yourself in its will, the Holy Spirit also brings us through currents of change. That is what we talked about last night. Although it is a two-week session, I would like … More “Kairos” moments
Bubble, bubble The water is troubled, Something rises up in me. It’s a spring of new water flowing in my veins! It’s scraping my rust and mold away. All the icky coming to the top, All the filthy flowing over the edge. The troubled water made the settled mud rise and the water muddy. BUT … More Bubble, Bubble
Fridays are always a good day. Worshipping the One who bled on a tree, conquered death, and has set me free is the best way to spend a day. Last night we jumped through several passages, but I’d like to share what I gleaned from them. The first passage was John 15:10-18. In this passage, … More By This, They Will Know You
The Wanderer 