Risen. Risen indeed! At long last old Adam had been undone, made right, restored. Ever since the first Adam fell the history of humanity had followed an unrelenting cycle of birth, life, sin and death. But suddenly on that Easter day something astounding happened, a Man rose from the dead never to die again! Unheard … Continue reading Risen
Dark Clouds Swirling
As we approach Good Friday there is a very real sense in the Easter story of the clouds gathering, dark threatening clouds. Ever since Jesus was born threatening clouds had come and gone. The enemy knew who Jesus was. He knew why He was here. And throughout His life and ministry he was out to … Continue reading Dark Clouds Swirling
Seeking His Presence
We know a lot about God, and do a lot in His name, but knowing about God and doing things in His name whether conformist or nonconformist (we all have our formats) is not the same as knowing His Presence - Presence is about encounter, meeting God and engaging dynamically with Him. Too frequently we … Continue reading Seeking His Presence
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
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