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Tag Archives: led by the Spirit
Self-control — the fruit of the Spirit
If you aren’t controlling your desires, thoughts, and feelings, then you’re not in control of your life. They are. If we would spend more time and effort controlling self and less trying to control other people, life would be much … Continue reading
Being Spirit-led brought me to orthodox beliefs
Spirit-led orthodoxy isn’t a long list of beliefs. It’s the truth about who the risen Jesus is, what He’s done, and what He’s doing now. Orthodoxy as a mere creed is shallow. But Spirit-led orthodoxy is deep. It daily conforms … Continue reading
Last year’s ruts make new year changes difficult. We need SPaction!
Too often New Year’s Day is but a fleeting moment of briefly thinking beyond the monotony of the old year. However, status quo (year after year) isn’t a gift of the Spirit. For a year (or a decade) to pass … Continue reading
“Walk in the Spirit” with continual awareness of the living Jesus
To “walk in the Spirit” is to maintain continual awareness of the risen Jesus. The first step toward Christian growth is awareness of the risen Jesus. The second is obedience to Him. I love to maintain awareness of the living … Continue reading
Preaching so that people can connect with & obey the risen Jesus
The purpose of preaching is more than just proclamation. It is introducing people to the risen Jesus, so that they can begin to listen to and obey Him. Early Christians didn’t use preaching to make people dependent on a preacher, … Continue reading
Have explanations destroyed the fun & mystery of Western Christianity?
Life is full of wonders and mysteries that make us say “Wow!” If you’re not frequently saying a heart-felt “Wow!” you’re missing a lot! I do illusions, but don’t share their secrets. Explanations destroy their fun and mystery. That’s happened … Continue reading
Embracing the biblical/Protestant concept of the priesthood of the believer
I have invented a new word for the priesthood of the believer — clergyall. Here’s another way to put it: Christian meetings are full of manysters, not just a single minister. Jesus is alive and present when we meet in … Continue reading
Politics, women in ministry, & being led by the Spirit
The Bible never says that a particular political system is “the hope of glory.” It says that “Christ in you,” is. Christians aren’t called to point people to a particular political party, position, or personality, but to Christ. The goal … Continue reading
Realigning with the kingdom of God
God wants to govern people from the inside out. “The kingdom of God is within you.” The Christian life is about realigning your life to Christ’s inner government– the kingdom of God. We can’t “quench the Spirit” and “be led … Continue reading
Self-motivation frequently falters, but Spirit-motivation is an inner fire
Jesus calls us to Spirit-initiated behavior, not self-initiated behavior. Being led by the Holy Spirit is radically different than being led by our own desires. It’s vital to know the difference. When we ignore the Holy Spirit’s leadership, we’re left … Continue reading
