Category Archives: Holy Spirit

HABITATION OF THE SPIRIT

Hopefully not many in the “Christian” world are inhabited by evil spirits, but many are controlled by their own self-will. God does allow even his own children to make their own choices and often they deliberately choose to do their … Continue reading

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MONDAY MORNINGS, MOORINGS, AND MOURNINGS

John 14:16-18 “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you … Continue reading

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REIGN, REIN, AND RAIN

Reign in me with the perfect law of love. Your bond servant I will gladly be. Put an awl in my ear, Your voice I would hear. Reign in me, King Jesus, reign in me. . Rein me into your … Continue reading

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BETTER THAN CAFFEINE

Celebration of the Resurrection Day has passed. Jesus’ resurrection is as true today as it was yesterday. Great news is that that Spirit is still alive, well, and active in Christians today! Romans 8:11 But if the Spirit of him … Continue reading

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LOVE OF THE GODHEAD

LOVE’S PLAN Your love amazes me, The plan to set men free, And form us in the likeness of Thee Your love amazes me. The foresight of redemption From the foundation of the world The willingness of Father, Son, and … Continue reading

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DEAR POWER

SUBJECT:  CONSIDERING THE POWER OF LOVE, WORDS, SMILES, PRAYER. Dear Power: Forgive me if I intrude into your realm today. I think of Esther when she went before King Xerxes. He had the power to take her life if she … Continue reading

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WHEN SPARROWS SANG -ALTAR

Twenty-some years ago I wrote a manuscript called “When Sparrows Sang.”  It consisted of memories of singing songs in the churches I attended the first half of my life.  Basically relating to hymn singing or southern gospel songs sung by … Continue reading

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I HAVE A LONGING

The following section was from 2014 (a Face Book status).  Still timely for me.  Churches are still into Live Big, Love Long, You’re Blessed, Friendship Avenue, Unity Forever, We’re the Loudest.  And especially “You gotta love yourself first!” *********** Oh, … Continue reading

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YOU ARE HIS TEMPLE

WHAT DOES THIS PICTURE SAY ABOUT GOD’S TEMPLE? Let me explain. ************* Solomon built God’s first permanent temple. God manifested Himself in a glorious cloud in that place. “So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the … Continue reading

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WHY SUFFER, Part 5 – Holy Spirit

Yesterday I ended my post with saying the Holy Spirit is a Comforter and gave the Bible illustration of Stephen who, while being stoned to death, saw Jesus. Today I want to discuss the role Christians should/could play in being … Continue reading

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