We could not talk about a Spirit-filled life without talking about the Fruit of the Spirit. The Fruit of the Spirit is not apples, oranges, watermelon, bananas and the like. The Fruit of the Spirit is what is produced in you and through you as a result of the Holy Spirit living in you. It is the natural by-product of God’s presence in your life. Galatians 5:22–23 … [Read more...] about Defining the Fruit of the Spirit
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Truths the Spirit Affirms
Yesterday I talked about how the Spirit-filled life is evident through everyday miracles. But sometimes you pray for the miracle, and the miracle never comes. You expect God to come through in a certain way, but you feel let down. It leads you to doubt and to question. There is much we don’t understand. There are many questions we can’t answer. As a pastor, I would … [Read more...] about Truths the Spirit Affirms
The Spirit-filled Life and Everyday Miracles
We have been discussing the characteristics of a Spirit-filled life. We have talked about how a Spirit-filled life is expressed through song, an increasing desire to live a holy life, and putting our spiritual gifts to work. Another mark I want to talk about today is that a Spirit-filled life will experience and touch the supernatural. In other words, everyday miracles will be … [Read more...] about The Spirit-filled Life and Everyday Miracles
Lottery Ticket Challenge
Yesterday, I wrote an article about why you should not play the lottery. As I have read the reaction to this article, it got me thinking: One of the things I commonly see is how people are going to do such good things with the money when they win the lottery. My point is that you can already do good with the money God has already given you. And when you combine your efforts, … [Read more...] about Lottery Ticket Challenge
You Have a Gift
“To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” (1 Corinthians 12:7, ESV) Every believer is given a gift of the Spirit for the common good. The gifts listed in 1 Corinthians are wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment, tongues, and the interpretation of tongues (see 1 Corinthians 12:8–10). If you are a believer, you … [Read more...] about You Have a Gift