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Tag Archives: Holy Spirit
Serendipity? Or Divine Intervention?
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
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, Bible study, Holy Spirit, serendipity
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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
Posted in Pentecost
Tagged Acts 2:17-18, Holy Spirit, Joel 2:28-29, 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
Posted in Constructive Thought, Pentecost
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 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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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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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
Posted in Pentecost, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Breath of God, Hildegard of Bingen, Holy Spirit
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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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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