Christianity is often misunderstood as a religion that requires you to function as a metaphorical doormat. Words like surrender, submission, and subjugation are grossly misinterpreted by society apart from the counsel of the Holy Spirit. In communities void of the Spirit, Christian meekness becomes synonymous with weakness and truth seekers appear to bear the muddyContinue reading “Spiritual Doormats”
Tag Archives: Holy Spirit
Pay Attention to How You Hear
What exactly makes a good listener? You might say it is someone who is compassionate, patient, and humble. Or maybe it has more to do with wisdom, life experience, and one’s ability to relate. Yet, perhaps the quality that makes the best kind of listener is the one who pays attention to how they hear.Continue reading “Pay Attention to How You Hear”
Walking Spirit to Spirit
Hi friends, do you want to take a walk with the Holy Spirit? If so, the journey begins and ends in The Word. . . “For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children.” Romans 8:16 NLT As believers, what does it look like to live and walk Spirit toContinue reading “Walking Spirit to Spirit”
Pentecost Parallels
In honor of Pentecost, I want to share just a few of the great parallels of Scripture. I was reminded this morning, as I read in John 20, of how the Spirit gives life. Follow along with me as we discover the Old in the New! “When he had said this, he showed them hisContinue reading “Pentecost Parallels”
Holy Rooster!
We all have people in the Bible with whom we can identify and relate. God made sure of this. He’s a people person. Perhaps of all the possible biblical personas, Peter is the most relatable to anyone from the newly converted discipline to the seasoned follower of Christ. We’ve all been a Peter at someContinue reading “Holy Rooster!”
