Confused Minds Distort the Meaning of Spirit
Reading articles by authors confused by religious studies juxtaposed over their learned aspects of the occult is a recipe for disaster. They talk about ‘ascended masters’ and ‘ancestral cellular memory’, and so on, but obviously have no idea about the real Spirit or, frankly, what they are talking about. It’s like a run-away train that crashes through the jungle on its way downhill while looking for the tracks on which it should be moving.
Who Is Your Spiritual Guide?Those who believe they are led by something other than themselves usually accredit it to a spiritual guide. They give it a name while some think they have many guides. Word like ‘karma’, ‘chakras’, or ‘ancestral spirits’.
Faith In the Reality of the Private LifeIf Jesus isn’t real in me in my home, in those interactions nobody else sees, He’s real in me nowhere. These words above are biblically real, but they’re also ever more relevant for a man; a husband and a father.
Object Lesson – Spoon Fed ChristiansWe often use the term “spoon fed” to refer to babies. It is also used for people who have been given so much by others that they never learn how to think for themselves or take care of themselves. Scripture uses a similar term to describe some Christians. Like a spoon fed baby, some Christians have never grown up in their faith.
How to Write a Book About God That Christians Will Not Read (Thoughts on Psalm 11)I’m convinced there’s one prominent biblical topic that most people, including Christians, prefer not to discuss: the wrath of God. Even though you’ll find it presented often in Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation, most Bible-believing Christ-followers would rather ignore it.
How to Be a Fool Forever (Thoughts on Psalm 14)Nobody likes to be called a fool. Yet in the Bible God uses this label to identify certain individuals.
The Gospel According to David, Part 1 (Thoughts on Psalm 15)If you could ask God any question, what would it be? How about this one: “Who may dwell in your sanctuary?
The Gospel According to David, Part 2 (Thoughts on Psalm 15)In Psalm 15, David asks a timeless question: how can I live with God? At first glance, he answers this question in a way that can cause more confusion that clarification.
How to Delight in the Flawless Word of God (Thoughts on Psalm 12)The Bible claims to be the very Word of God. Yes, the words of this book were written by people, and each human author utilized his own particular writing style and vocabulary, but the ultimate source of Scripture is Almighty God Himself.
My Favorite Psalm (Thoughts on Psalm 13)Can I share with you my favorite passage in the psalms, if not the entire Bible? It’s Psalm 13:5-6 (NIV) – But I trust in your unfailing love; My heart rejoices in your salvation.
Everyone Can Get Angry, But YOU Can’t SinThere are consequences across the board for allowing our anger to lead us to sin, but for the believer there are spiritual collateral damage for allowing ourselves to go that far. Being spiritual means being separate and holds us to a higher standard.
Spirit, Come With Fire, Breathe, Empower, Give LifeFROM the day the Holy Spirit came, breathing the wind of life with fire into the disciples, God was reminding humanity that He, the provider God, is a giving God. Christians are quick to own Pentecost, but the Jews had been celebrating Shavuot through the Feast of Weeks for over a thousand years when the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost ten days after Jesus’ ascension.