Holy Spirit

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May 25, 2020
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Remembering

Are you ready for some good news?   When you rehearse God’s presence in the past, you’ll find fresh faith […]
May 22, 2020
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You’re a Kintsugi Vessel!

Are you ready for some good news? Since the 15th century, the Japanese have made pottery repair an art form. […]
May 21, 2020
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What good is it?

Are you ready for some good news?   God never lets the rubble of your life go to waste—He builds […]
May 20, 2020
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Out of the rubble of Covid-19

Are you ready for some good news? As ancient cities were rebuilt on the mound of ruins of the former […]
May 19, 2020

God longs to restore you

God is a Father who longs to restore what has been broken, lost or destroyed.   Many people have lost […]
May 18, 2020

Burned by legalism

When Jesus gives you an assignment, it isn’t law, it’s grace.   After a night of fruitless toil on the […]
May 15, 2020

The blessing of Jesus’ commands

Jesus’ commands aren’t burdens—they’re blessings.   My spiritual father, Dudley Hall, taught me years ago that inside of every divine […]
May 14, 2020

Tired and empty?

When we feel tired and empty, Jesus gives us new vision.   Luke’s marvelous story of the miraculous catch of […]
May 13, 2020

Coming up empty

If you’re empty, Jesus is near.   Luke’s well-known narrative of the miraculous catch of fish begins with empty boats […]
May 12, 2020

Through Jesus’ eyes

Jesus knows where the fish are!   I never was much of a fisherman.   During my childhood days, I’d […]
May 11, 2020

Overcoming the storm of guilt

Jesus came to face the most insurmountable storm of all—human guilt.   Matthew, Mark and Luke all record the harrowing […]
May 8, 2020

Life’s storms are temporary

Storms are temporary because God’s power is permanent.   When you shouldn’t be afraid of a storm but are, Jesus […]
May 7, 2020

Why are you afraid?

Maybe Jesus asked this question because He was genuinely curious.   When you have little faith, Jesus doesn’t condemn you—He […]
May 6, 2020
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A very strange question

Here’s one of the strangest questions Jesus ever asked.   When Jesus asks, “Why are you afraid?” it isn’t because […]
April 30, 2020

There are no ordinary people!

When you see others through the eyes of Christ, you’ll discover them to be “everlasting splendors” who Jesus invites into […]
January 20, 2022
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Growing Good Fruit

“The Gospel, Which has come to you… Is bearing fruit and Increasing.” (Colossians 1:5-6)   May you see it, Feel […]
December 21, 2021
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A Blessing for Discernment

I bless you to discern What is right and best By the abiding presence of the Spirit.   Beloved, God […]
December 3, 2021

The Immanuel Blessing

Receive The promise from Isaiah’s pen, The prophecy of the coming King, The power of the Incarnation foretold:   “Behold […]
November 24, 2021
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A Blessing to Hear from Heaven

I bless your spirit To “… earnestly desire The spiritual gifts, Especially that you may prophesy.” (1 Cor. 14:1)   […]
November 22, 2021
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A Blessing to Receive Gifts of the Spirit

You’re not only Gifted, You’re destined to become More Gifted!   Some treat the Gifts of the Spirit Like they […]
November 19, 2021
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A Blessing to Freely Receive

I bless you to Freely receive The spiritual Gifts That God so Freely gives!   “Now there are varieties Of […]
November 18, 2021
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A Blessing for the Gifted

You’re gifted, Child of God, You’re gifted.   I bless you to know Your gifts, For God to grow Your […]
November 17, 2021
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A Mysterious Blessing

The mystery Has been made known To you In Christ. (Eph 1:9)   Let’s be clear, This isn’t a whodunnit. […]
November 16, 2021
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A Blessing to Receive the Holy Spirit

I bless you to receive A fresh infilling of the Spirit.   “Receive the Holy Spirit,” Jesus told His disciples. […]
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