Here are some verses about the Spirit which has regenerated and is mingled with our human spirit:Acts 16:7, “the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them”Romans7:6, “we serve in newness of spirit”Romans 8:4, “walk according to the Spirit,” 12:11 “burning in Spirit, serving the Lord”Galatians 5:16, “walk by the Spirit,” 5:22 “the fruit of the… Continue reading We Live in and by the Spirit unto New Jerusalem
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Knowing a Love That is Beyond Knowing
You’re familiar with oxymorons: two contradictory words placed together. I found a wonderful oxymoron in the book of Ephesians: “I pray that you, being rooted and firmly established in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the length and width, height and depth of God’s love, and to know Christ’s love… Continue reading Knowing a Love That is Beyond Knowing
Love is patient, love is kind.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. (1 Corinthians13:4 NIV) Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 1 Corinthians13:4 NIV Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about Love is patient,… Continue reading Love is patient, love is kind.
Christmas Special: How does Christ’s coming on earth bring salvation to us?
Romans 5:12-21 As we stand less than a month from Christmas, it’s crucial to ponder upon the advent of Christ. Amidst the anticipation of a joyful and radiant holiday, this season prompts us to delve deeply into the purpose behind God’s Son coming into this world. The detailed accounts of Jesus’ birth in the Gospels… Continue reading Christmas Special: How does Christ’s coming on earth bring salvation to us?
And the LORD spoke to Moses . . . – Attempts at Honesty
The phrase, “And the LORD spoke to Moses . . .” is repeated often in the book of Leviticus. That phrase introduces each new revelation from God to the nation of Israel. There have been times in my life when I have wished that God would just send a prophet to me to tell me… Continue reading And the LORD spoke to Moses . . . – Attempts at Honesty
Grateful and Content?
By Elizabeth Prata I got up at 5:00, and made a pot of coffee, and turned on the Christmas lights in the dark morning. I’m sitting her watching the day light up, sipping coffee in the peace and quiet of low-volume cello music and the ticking coffee pot. I have a lot to be thankful… Continue reading Grateful and Content?
Let There Be Joy — Carol McLeod Ministries
I love it all! I love everything about this miraculous, melodic, much-anticipated season of the year. I love the cards that daily flood my mailbox with heartfelt greetings from long-ago friends and far-away family members. I love the calorie-laden goodies and the family recipes passed down from generation to generation. I love holding the same… Continue reading Let There Be Joy — Carol McLeod Ministries
To obey is better than sacrifice
But Samuel replied: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the LORD ? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. (1 Samuel 15:22 NIV) But Samuel replied: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as… Continue reading To obey is better than sacrifice
Advent: Thirty Days of Jesus, Day 4; Angelic Comfort
By Elizabeth Prata Advent series in scripture photos. We are in the section of my Advent thirty day flow where we examine PROPHECY, ARRIVAL, and EARLY LIFE of Jesus. ‘He will save from sin…’ Do we even know of our sin? Matthew Henry says of the parallel Luke 1:35 verse: JESUS! the name that refreshes the fainting spirits of… Continue reading Advent: Thirty Days of Jesus, Day 4; Angelic Comfort
More than I can handle – Attempts at Honesty
“The loss of loved ones, debilitating and fatal illnesses, personal betrayals, financial reversals, and moral failures – all of these will eventually come upon you if you live out a normal life span. No one is immune.”Timothy Keller in Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering As I was reminded in a sermon recently, each of… Continue reading More than I can handle – Attempts at Honesty