For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. (Galatians 5:17). Our flesh. We might think of it as our skin,…
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The Church
As I was driving to church last week, I started getting “thoughts and ideas” about the Church and what it is. It ended up being an idea of “the church” being four levels or stages. Let’s consider these. In the Bible, the word “church” has been used in many ways…
Four Steps to Service
Given June 2016 Recently at church, many of us were standing at the altar after a convicting message by our pastor Wayne Hager in which he encouraged us to be like the prophet Isaiah when he said, “Here am I. Send me.” (Isaiah 6:8). As I stood there in prayer,…
Stir It Up
Given November 3, 2010 As I was praying and reading this morning, I was reminded of the gift of the Holy Spirit that resides in me and the potential of that gift for good. I realized, by the small still voice inside, that the Spirit in me was not being used…
Waste Of Time
Given March 16, 2009 We do a lot of things to prepare for the future. Our whole education system is in place from Pre-kindergarten through college and graduate school in order that people can prepare for the future. And really, it’s so we can make money and provide for our…