Nothing has a greater impact on spiritual growth than reading and reflecting on Scripture. There are two ways to read the Bible. One is for information. The other is for formation. While reading the Bible is basic, the key to spiritual growth is reflecting on what you read with the question, “What does this mean for me now?”
Read MoreAccording to Paul, everyone is given a dynamic manifestation of the Spirit for the common good and ministry is done by all. It is so Scriptural and so powerful. The Apostle Peter challenged his readers to ”grow in grace and knowledge.” Most of us know how to grow in knowledge, but how do we grow in grace? And what can we do to better position ourselves so the Holy Spirit can move in and change our lives?
Read MoreFellowship means sharing something with somebody. The Spirit does his work through a community of believers sharing insights from God’s Word. Surely the way forward for withering mainline church bodies is to have participants share their stories of personal conviction and how the work of Christ’s Spirit affects the way they live.
Read MoreThe ideal setting for the Spirit to work in the lives of Christ-followers is that of believers gathered around God’s Word and sharing its application in their lives. The Holy Spirit is the one doing the calling into a specific fellowship of believers. Follow his lead with the specific people he sends. Strive to accommodate at least several spiritual temperaments with creative ministries.
Read MoreGoing to God in Prayer and Worship is the most fundamental practice for being drawn closer to God in everyday living.
Read MoreThe Holy Spirit not only dwells in the bodies of individual believers but the corporate body of believers as well. Is the Holy Spirit leading your church?
Read MoreA proper understanding of the Holy Spirit is needed in order to understand His role in our lives. How can we make room for manifestations of the Holy Spirit in our own lives and our churches?
Read MoreA proper understanding of the Holy Spirit is needed in order to understand His role in our lives. How can we make room for manifestations of the Holy Spirit in our own lives and our churches?
Read MoreHow do we discern a whisper or nudge from the Holy Spirit? Is it the Holy Spirit? Could it be the Enemy? We need to be sure that this is the Spirit at work and not just some crazy idea we want to chase.
Read MoreWhen I was leading a group on a tour of Israel, we went out on the Sea of Galilee in a tourist boat. We could see many of the special places where Jesus taught and ministered. The operator then played a recording of “How Great Thou Art” at high volume. We sang all three verses—with […]
Read MoreWe are being transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2). The Spirit does this with individuals. But he also can do so with congregations.
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