It 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 […]
Read More The Different Paths of RighteousnessActs 7. Go ahead. Read it. Then read it again. And answer me this – why did they stone Stephen? It could have something to do with what he said. Why was that so upsetting? Would the heart of his argument apply to us? For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Why Did They Stone Stephen?My upbringing gave me the impression that church gatherings were about excitement and noise. God was with us when our emotions were stirred. Truly the Spirit was moving if people were shouting hallelujah, people were crying and whoever was preaching/singing was encouraged to do an encore. If I didn’t feel buzzed up after a meeting […]
Read More Wisdom in Administration and OrganisationTrusting God is a challenging thing to do at the best of times. It’s difficult when you are used to relying on yourself. So it’s not unusual that you are instructed to trust God with relationships, but in your fear or pride, you feel the need to help God out by taking matters into your […]
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