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Look in the Mirror
What makes people decide to accept God? The airplane is about to crash!They’re afraid of hell.A life changing moment.They are so moved by the love of God. For me, it was the second one. I was only…
Mark Brady,
“The Holy Spirit really showed up!” and “A big move of the Spirit!” = crass emotionalism?
By Elizabeth Prata We hear a lot about the big moves of the Holy Spirit. We see Youtube clips of young millennials falling to the floor, or standing with arms upstretched in front of smoke filled s…
Elizabeth Prata,
When You Want to Be Pursued - Sharon Jaynes
Hey! I’m posting over at Proverbs 31 Ministries today! I thought you might enjoy this post too. God is crazy about you! Don’t forget it! The first time I eyed him, he was sitting on the floor at a friend’s Bible study with his back against the wall, dressed in scruffy jeans and a red flannel shirt with the sleeves rolled halfway up his muscular forearms. Read more…
Sharon Jaynes,
A Look at the Inspiring Story of Lydia in the Bible and the Four Lessons We Can Learn From Her
Lydia in the Bible is only mentioned two times in scripture. Both in Acts. We find the record of her conversion and then her baptism. From the story of Lydia in the Bible, we can learn quite a bit about conversion, especially the conversion ofJewishbelievers. So, setting sail from Troas, we made a direct voyage
Sue Nelson,
Jump For Joy! Pure Joy.
What Does The Bible Say About Joy? “Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer, and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scoring its shame, and sat down at the rig…
Paula Short,
A Look at the Inspiring Story of Lydia in the Bible and the Four Lessons We Can Learn From Her
Lydia in the Bible is only mentioned two times in scripture. Both in Acts. We find the record of her conversion and then her baptism. From the story of Lydia in the Bible, we can learn quite a bit about conversion, especially the conversion ofJewishbelievers. So, setting sail from Troas, we made a direct voyage
Sue Nelson,
Seeker vs. Sinner
The following blog post was originally published on February 27, 2015.—ed. Does an unregenerate man bear a spark of the divine that draws him to a relationship with God, or is he utterly lost in the total depravity of his sin nature? While that might seem like an obscure theological question, don’t dismiss it as
John MacArthur,
Fruit Of The Spirit Affirmations— Joy
In the coming weeks, we’ll be taking a look at each of the fruits of the Holy Spirit and how affirming them cultivates intentional mindfulness within us. Affirmations are a statement intended…
Paula Short,
Christian Faith Part 2: Where Does Faith Come From?
Where does faith in Jesus come from? Is faith something that God gives or does faith originate from within the believer? Why does it seem as though some are full of faith while others cannot believ…
Amanda Carey,
Welcome to the family of God!? 
I am guilty of declaring such a divine affirmation upon people whom I have led in receiving Christ in prayer. Well, isn't that a good thing? The problem here is that, I am not God. I do not have the ability to see through the hearts of men and gauge...
Nic Ramos,

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