So ask yourself, am I feeding my flesh, or am I feeding my soul? Am I merely wearing the name of Jesus, or is His Spirit shaping my life?
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Spirit of the Living God
The real reason we typically don’t acknowledge the Spirit’s presence in our congregations and in our lives is that if we really took that “potter and clay” stuff seriously, we would have to let go of our control. Our fear of letting go is often stronger than our desire for the presence of God’s Spirit in our lives.
The Spirit of God is Upon Us – Knowing and Partnering with our Triune God
What happens in Isaiah 11 is incredible. You have our Father in heaven partnering with His creation to foretell of His Son who is embraced and empowered by God’s Spirit. This is just one of many passages that show us the harmony and majesty with which our God is Triune. God affirms the way that His Son is empowered by God’s Spirit.
The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit
To share stories, experiences and life with one another is to offer more of who God is to each other, which elevates and proclaims the way that the Spirit is at work in all of us.
Christian Minister Metaphors
The Christian minister is a soldier for Christ’s sake, an athlete who runs from everything that hinders him, and a hardworking farmer who will enjoy the fruits of his efforts.
Thirst (Part 2)
We were created to be filled to overflowing with God’s love and presence. May we all be filled so much that others will see it and say, “Surely the Spirit in this place!”
Thirst (Part 1)
If spiritual transformation is the work of the Holy Spirit in us to form, conform, and transform us into the image of Christ, then how do we view the Spirit in our lives?
Hard Hats in the Church
Sometimes we exalt others for their skill in ministry, whether as great preachers or talented musicians or wonderful prayer leaders, but we end up exalting the person rather than remembering to give thanks to the God who gave those gifts.
Waiting for God's Power
When the church fails in its efforts to preach the gospel and make disciples for Christ, it is because it rushes—because it does not wait sufficiently.
Restoring Unity to the Body of Christ
The body of Christ cannot be idle in its efforts to cultivate unity. If the body of Christ is going to function to the fullest, the body must be one.
Formed, Conformed, Transformed
God is not done with us. It will take time, and God wants to take that time with us—to form us, conform us, and transform us.
Reading Scripture as a Renewal Exercise
The reason to know about God in the past is so that we can recognize the action of God today.
Look at Us
We lose sleep over what to do with our ministries and our organizations. Yet we have forgotten—and we simply ignore—the one thing that really matters; the presence of God among his people.
Learn to Match Your Stride
When we do the things expected in Eph. 4:2—practicing humility, gentleness, patience, and bearing with one another in love—we will be well on our way toward keeping the unity of the Spirit.
Resemblance
By loving the way God loves and acting as God would act, our resemblance becomes so great that it leaves no doubt we are the children of God.
Five Spiritual Resources for When You Need Help
As leaders in our communities of faith, we need to make sure that our people know the resources available to them when they are in spiritual need.
Reflection Roundup: Painfully Simple
God desires to be found, to be known. Though God is not far from us, God doesn’t make God’s will difficult to discern; we do.
Are You More Loving?
When we love like Jesus loved, then we show all humankind that we are disciples of Jesus.
Spirit and Mission: From Everywhere to Everywhere
In the New Testament—and still today—the Spirit prompts a worldwide and cross-cultural vision of the kingdom of God.
What Happens If the Holy Spirit Goes to Your Church?
The Holy Spirit’s presence is seen when people who were divided in the world have learned to come together in the church.