Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Acts of the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

The book of Acts starts with the promised coming of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:5 (NLT) “… in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:3-4 Then, what looked like flames or … Continue reading →

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Serendipity? Or Divine Intervention?

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

Serendipity — unexpectedly happy findings; wonderful discoveries. My Bible study overflows with serendipity: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 (MSG) No one’s ever seen or heard anything like this, Never so much as imagined anything quite like it— What God … Continue reading →

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It’s Time for the Spirit

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

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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The Spirit Inspires Me

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

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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Holy Spirit, Dwell with Me

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

“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

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Breath and Fire

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

“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 →

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Breath of Creation

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

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 →

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Breath of Life

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

“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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God-Breathed

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV) All Scripture is God-breathed . . . The Power that inspired God’s written Word breathes in me (and you). Amazing!

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God’s Breath

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

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 →

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