Posted on September 13, 2023
"Whoever keeps his commandments abides in God, and God in him. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit whom he has given us." 1 John 3:24 The Holy Spirit is the great confirmation of our salvation and the connection between and the likeness of...
Continue ReadingPosted on September 12, 2023
"And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us." Romans 5:5 Jesus told His disciples it was needful that He go away that the Holy Spirit might come. The very moment that...
Continue ReadingPosted on September 9, 2023
"And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!”" Galatians 4:6 This week’s church planting movement principle is: Be Led by the Holy Spirit. In John 15:26-27 we read: “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from...
Continue ReadingPosted on September 8, 2023
"One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her...
Continue ReadingPosted on September 7, 2023
"As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. Jesus did not let him, but said, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you."...
Continue ReadingPosted on September 6, 2023
"When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, "Will you give me a drink?" John 4:7 Rather than reacting with prejudice or disdain, Jesus created a bridge of relationship with the Samaritan woman. Through their simple dialogue, she became the ambassador which opened the door to...
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