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Tag Archives: fire
Breath and Fire
“We beseech you, O Lord, to ignite our souls with love, faith and hope by the fire of your Holy Spirit. And may the wind of your Spirit so inspire our minds, that we may proclaim your gospel to others … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged fire, Gelasian Sacramentary, Holy Spirit, wind
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Fire and Whispers
God doesn’t always meet us with rushing winds and tongues of fire. 1 Kings 19:11-12 (MSG). Then he [Elijah] was told, “Go, stand on the mountain at attention before God. God will pass by.” A hurricane wind ripped through the … Continue reading
Posted in 40 Days of Prayer for America, Constructive Thought
Tagged 1 Kings 19:11-12, fire, quiet whisper
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Fire and Light
“Holy Spirt, the life that gives life . . . You are the fire that warms our hearts; You are the light that guides our feet. Let all the world praise you.” Hildegard of Bingen, (1098-1179)
Posted in Pentecost, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged fire, Hildegard of Bingen, Holy Spirit, light
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Fire and Wind
Usually, wind + fire = disaster. In God’s hands, wind + fire = Holy Spirit. Acts 2:2-4 (CEB) Suddenly a sound from heaven like the howling of a fierce wind filled the entire house where they were sitting. They saw what … Continue reading
Fire and Warmth
Fire, used properly, is a blessing. We could say it is a gift from God. “Thou fire so masterful and bright, that givest man both warmth and light, O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!” St. Francis of … Continue reading
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged All Creatures of Our God and King, fire, St. Francis
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Fire and Destruction
My little corner of the world just experienced a three-day brush fire. I’m grateful that firefighters, first responders and God’s downpour kept everyone safe. Set me to thinking about fire’s destructive power. It brings to mind God’s judgment. … Continue reading
Breath of Fire
The same power that lit the stars now lights the fire in my soul. Luke 3:16 (ESV) John answered them all, saying, “I baptize you with water, but he who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of … Continue reading
Flame-Tested
There will be a fire. Will your work survive? 1 Corinthians 3:11-13 (NIV) And no one can ever lay any other real foundation than that one we already have—Jesus Christ. 12 But there are various kinds of … Continue reading
Shelter from Fear
In Northern California, people are leaving their homes for fear of fire. They find shelter with friends, in schools, in churches. There are two forces of destruction at work. Flames, aided by high winds, consume everything in their … Continue reading