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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
Breath of Creation
Put Genesis and Isaiah together and learn how the Spirit is the Breath of creation. From Genesis: Genesis 1:1-2 (NIV) In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Breath of God, creation, Genesis 1:1-2, Holy Spirit, Isaiah 42:5
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God-Breathed
2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV) All Scripture is God-breathed . . . The Power that inspired God’s written Word breathes in me (and you). Amazing!
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged 2 Timothy 3:16, God-breathed, Holy Spirit
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God’s Breath
The word “spirit” is tied to “breath.” The Old Testament Hebrew word ruach is translated breath, wind or spirit. The New Testament Greek pneuma also means wind or spirit. The Holy Spirit is God’s breath in me. It’s been that way … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Pentecost
Tagged Breath of God, Genesis 2:7, Holy Spirit, pneuma, ruach
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Holy Communicator
2 Samuel 23:2 (GW) The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me. His words were on my tongue. The words of this Old Testament verse were spoken by David, but it’s happened to me too. When I’m at a loss … Continue reading
Fruitful Rain
First the rain, then the fruit. Psalm 65:9-10 (MSG) Oh, visit the earth, ask her to join the dance! Deck her out in spring showers, fill the God-River with living water. Paint the wheat fields golden. Creation … Continue reading
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Tagged fruit, Holy Spirit, Psalm 65:9-10, rain
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Spring Rain
Where I live, it rained Saturday night. You know what they say: “April showers bring May flowers.” I want spring flowers, so the storm made me happy. God also sends spiritual rain. It doesn’t bring flowers. Isaiah 45:8 … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Pentecost
Tagged Isaiah 45:8, rain, righteousness, salvation, Spirit
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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 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
Waiting on God
Jesus told His disciples to wait. Acts 1:4-5 (NIV) “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you … Continue reading
Prepared to Wait
Lent is a season of preparation. Pentecost (50 days) is a season of waiting. It is tied to the Jewish feast of Shavuot, seven weeks after Passover, marking the wheat harvest. In Acts, we learn that Jesus met … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts 1:4, Lent, Pentecost, wait
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