Category Archives: Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Ten resources for understanding the Holy Sprit. Continue reading →

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Community covenant for those who walk by the Spirit

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Give consideration to using this relationship covenant in you family, small group, or Church. Continue reading →

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We admitted we were powerless

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Perhaps we struggle so much with wrong desires because we need to become captured by stronger desires. I think of… Continue reading →

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Elentics and the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

All who care about reaching others with the goodnews of salvation must care about elentics Continue reading →

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7 resources for spiritual maturity

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Wisdomforlife

Spiritual growth requires looking ahead and looking back. Continue reading →

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Why do I feel so torn?

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

If you are a teacher in the Church or one who influences other followers of Christ, please make sure they understand the painful reality of the tension they will experience and how torn they will feel because of God’s Spirit living in them. The Christian life is one of tension between the already and the not yet. Continue reading →

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3 characteristics of true Christians

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

If we compromise on #’s 2 & 3, we’ll cut the power line to # 1. Spiritual growth should deepen our commitments to #’s 2 & 3. Without this we will not experience # 1. Continue reading →

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Have we misunderstood sowing and reaping?

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Is there a purpose to these words (In the context of the book of Galatians) that has been largely overlooked?
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The Conflict We Didn’t Tell You About

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Are we helping new believers understand the challenges and difficulties of the Christian life? Continue reading →

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What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit?

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Are you obeying the command to be filled with the Holy Spirit? Continue reading →

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