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Tag Archives: Holy Spirit
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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An Eager Student of the Word
I have the Holy Spirit, the world’s best teacher. I should leap out of bed every morning, raring to get started. Truth is, I long to hit the alarm’s off button, roll over and snooze. I drag myself to the coffee … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Holy Spirit, Isaiah 50:4, Word
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The Author of the Word
2 Peter 1:20-21 (NIV) No prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged 2 Peter 1:20-21, author, Holy Spirit, Word
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God’s Boundary Warning System
My car comes equipped with a lane departure warning system. When I cross the lane line, a light on my dashboard flashes, and I hear a warning alarm. God has given me a boundary warning system. The Bible is … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged boundaries, God's Word, Holy Spirit
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The Spirit’s Power in Me
In Jesus Christ’s own words: John 20:22 (NLT) Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Acts 1:8 “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.” The breath of God = POWER. Breathe on … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Acts 1:8, Breath of God, Holy Spirit, John 20:22
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Praying with the Holy Spirit
Posted in Timeless Wisdom
Tagged 1 Peter 1:16, Holy Spirit, Leviticus 11:45, prayer, Thomas T. Lynch
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Praising in the Holy Spirit
1 Corinthians 12:3 (ESV) . . . no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except in the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the power behind our prayers of praise and worship. It is through God that we … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged 1 Corinthians 12:3, Holy Spirit, praise, prayer
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The Holy Spirit Is Praying
When our world crumbles, when things seem darkest, the best we can manage is a one-word prayer: God! It is enough. Romans 8:26 (NLV) We do not know how to pray or what we should pray for, but the … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged Holy Spirit, prayer, Romans 8:26
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Praying at All Times
Ephesians 6:18 (NLT) Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Pray “at all times.” No way! Good thing the Holy Spirit is here to help.
Praying in the Holy Spirit
The epistle of Jude is short (one chapter, 25 verses). In verse 20, Jude tells us to pray “in the Holy Spirit” (that’s how it’s worded in most English translations). What does that mean? Let’s look at the … Continue reading
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Tagged Holy Spirit, Jude 20, prayer
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