I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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Tag Archives: Holy Spirit
BLUE CHAIR INVITATION
My sister and I were talking the other day about our special “spots” for talking with Jesus. I told her with confidence that if I go to my spot, sit relaxed and ready to listen, I feel the presence of … Continue reading
Posted in Everyday Inspiration, Uncategorized
Tagged blue chair, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Matthew 22, parable of wedding feast
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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
Posted in Holy Spirit, resolution, Uncategorized
Tagged anchors, benefits of suffering, Comforter, Holy Spirit, moorings, mourning, suffering, trials
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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
JESUS IS GOD
Christmas is over; the Babe in the manger grew. Who was this Babe? John spent three to four years with Jesus. When God inspired John to write his Gospel, he used several terms to tell who Jesus was. This week … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus is God, Trinity, Uncategorized
Tagged analogy of Trinity, God the Holy Ghost, God the Sun, Holy Ghost, Holy Spirit, Jesus is God, the Triune God, Trinity
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ARE YOU RADIANT WITH “PREGNANT JOY”
Definition of pregnant. 1 : containing a developing embryo, fetus, or unborn offspring within the body : gravid. 2 : full, teeming. 3 : rich in significance or implication here Dear Christian, The chances are that you have never been visited … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Christmas, Jesus the Messiah, Uncategorized
Tagged Chrisianity, Good News, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus lives within you, joy, nativity, tell the Story of Jesus
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GETTING SAVED – OLD TIME RELIGION
“Tell of his deeds…to your children and future generations.” Let me tell of the altar call, during the time when a sinner knew he was a sinner. Mr. Sinner found himself in church again. He didn’t really want to come, … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, salvation, Uncategorized
Tagged altar, born again, Granddad Jim, Holy Spirit, salvation
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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
Posted in eternal life, God's love, Holy Spirit, Jesus only way, Trinity
Tagged God's love, Holy Spirit, Jesus only way, salvation, triune God
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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
Posted in church, culture, Holy Spirit, prayer, singing, songs, Uncategorized, When Sparrows Sang
Tagged altar, church, Holy Spirit, hymns, prayer, singing, songs, tradition, When Sparrow Sang
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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
Posted in Christianity, church, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, Holy Spirit, Jesus, temple
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