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Category Archives: Pentecost
It’s Time for the Spirit
This coming Sunday is Pentecost, when we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. God promised visions, dreams and prophecies. Acts 2:17-18 (NIV) – quoted from Joel 2:28-29 In the last days, God says, I will pour out … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts 2:17-18, Holy Spirit, Joel 2:28-29, Pentecost
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The Spirit’s Timing
The coming of the Holy Spirit wasn’t random timing. Leviticus 23 (excerpts with celebrations underlined) The Lord’s Passover begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month. On the fifteenth day of that month the … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Pentecost
Tagged Leviticus 26, Pentecost
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The Spirit Inspires Me
I agree with these words from Job’s friend, Elihu. Job 33:4 (AMP) The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life [which inspires me]. The Spirit of God inspires me — … Continue reading
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Tagged Elihu, Holy Spirit, inspire, Job 33:4
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Holy Spirit, Dwell with Me
“Truthful Spirit, dwell with me, I myself would truthful be; and with wisdom kind and clear let thy life in mine appear.” Thomas T. Lynch, 1855
Posted in Pentecost, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Holy Spirit, Thomas T. Lynch, Wisdom
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Breath of Life
“Holy Spirt, the life that gives life. You are the cause of all movement; You are the breath of all creatures . . . Let all the world praise you.” Hildegard of Bingen, (1098-1179) God’s Spirit breathes life into all … Continue reading
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Tagged Breath of God, Hildegard of Bingen, 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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Come, Blessed Gift
This week’s survey of Pentecost hymns led me to one I’ve never seen or heard before. It looks to be from an old hymnbook, just the words, no tune. “Come, holy Spirit! now descend; Most blessed gift which God can … Continue reading
Come, Voice of God
Samuel Longfellow, younger brother to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, wrote a few poems himself. This is one of them. “Holy Spirit, Truth divine, dawn upon this soul of mine. Voice of God, and inward Light, wake my spirit, clear my sight.” … Continue reading
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Tagged Holy Spirit, Samuel Longfellow, voice of God
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Come, Heavenly Dove
This week, I’m pondering my favorite Pentecost hymns, looking for the wisdom that speaks to my heart, year after year. “Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove, With all Thy quickening powers; Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts … Continue reading
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Tagged Come Holy Spirit, Isaac Watts, Pentecost
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Holy Connection
The Holy Spirit connects us to God and to each other. 1 Corinthians 12:13 (TLB) Each of us is a part of the one body of Christ. Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 12:13, Holy Spirit, one body
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