He is supposed to be the one that has come to rescue His people. He is to fulfil the expectations of prophecies from hundreds of years before Him. He is supposed to establish a rule that attracts many and brings peace to all. It’s a bit bizarre then, that when He performs a stunning miracle […]
Read More The Word in John: 6 – Jesus Is WeirdCommunication with God is very important. It is essential to the breathing rhythm of the follower of Jesus that as they work out the will of the Lord in their serving and living, they likewise take in what God says to them with the Spirit that inspires insight. There are a number of different prayers […]
Read More Ten Important PrayersThe phrase ‘with the greatest of respect’ is a polite disclaimer for an avalanche of sentiment that may not appear all that respectful. Therefore, with the greatest of respect, some of us in church gatherings are looking for a lot of things, but Jesus isn’t high on that list. It’s almost like we treat the […]
Read More Solid September Signing: Seeking Spiritual Seekers For Overflow GenerosityIt has always been bizarre to me how some can behave in foolish and sometimes dangerous ways and blame it on ‘being in the Spirit’. It’s bizarre to me because one aspect of the Spirit fruit is self-control. That would suggest that dangerous, reckless, foolish and harmful behaviour could never be sourced in the Spirit […]
Read More Solid September Signing: Living Properly Under The Spirit’s ControlBible study. I love it and I am not ashamed about it. I am not referring to an immensely academic exercise that leaves you confused about Greek, Hebrew and dictionary definitions of words like propitiation and transubstantiation. That has its place for those that way inclined. I am referring to such a love for God […]
Read More A Grateful Heart For Those Who Teach ScriptureSomething happened to me that changed my life markedly. Elsewhere I have shared the experience that changed my engagement with God from a cerebral undertaking to being consumed with a passion for Him. It is something that I don’t expect a stranger to properly comprehend, because it took me a while to get around what […]
Read More A Holy Spirit Appreciation: Outpouring, Indwelling, Overflowing, Far-reachingAs obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:14-16) Holy. Such an important concept. So easily confused. It’s […]
Read More Say What You See: Holy StandardsWe have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; (Romans 12:6) Is the Body developed around the abilities of the members or do the members have to fulfil pre-set positions in a system? I see the situation in football. […]
Read More Say What You See: Gifted ReleasedIn the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. (Acts 2:17) Peter says something significant is happening on this particular day of Pentecost. In no uncertain terms, he suggests that what is taking place reflects […]
Read More Say What You See: Dreams RealisedOn the path .. how do you deal with opposition from within? There’s the cry to yield to temptation. To admit defeat to laziness. To confess the tendency to be apathetic. To concede a desire to avoid hardship. On the path .. how you cope with the opposition from without? Work pressures, home challenges, financial […]
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