Hunger and thirst are essential to life, without them we would not seek food and drink, we would die. At the same time we are spiritual people, God breathed into man and he became a living soul, and therefore not only do we have a body to be sustained but a spirit too, we need … Continue reading Hunger and thirst
Category: discipleship
Led by the Spirit into the wilderness
Led by the Spirit… into the wilderness?! Really? You can't be serious? In any church the range of experience varies, we are all on a journey, but we are not all at the same stage, and we should not be threatened by differing encounters or experiences, but one particular experience we don’t often talk about is … Continue reading Led by the Spirit into the wilderness
How Charismatic Are You?
'Charismatic' is frequently used to describe a gifted, talented, naturally outstanding person or a larger than life personality, but that's not how I'm using the term and it's not how the apostle Paul used it either. When Paul used the term he used it to describe the special abilities the Spirit gives to ordinary people, … Continue reading How Charismatic Are You?
Desiring the Gifts of the Spirit
Being a Christian and doing Church is meant to be supernatural - it's about a Spirit led and empowered life, a community of believers listening to and moving in the Spirit. It's not a club, it's not a business, and it doesn't operate the way they do, neither should it. In fact doing things the … Continue reading Desiring the Gifts of the Spirit
Pursuing God with a Passion
God doesn't want half-hearted followers. He wants us on fire! Reflecting again on the story of the King of Israel, Elisha and the arrows in 2 Kings 13, I'm coming to the conclusion that was the kings problem, he really wasn't all in, he was to easily satisfied. His business with God wasn't that serious. … Continue reading Pursuing God with a Passion
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