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Be careful who you listen to

David Bergsland’s Reality Calling Posted on May 7, 2016 by David BergslandMay 7, 2016

This is a copy of a post on bergsland.org, four years ago examining Galatians 5:7-9. It may well be more relevant today. Ask God if you’re not sure something or someone is true. The Holy Spirit will certainly guide you into … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Creative, David's Bible Studies, Discipleship, Fire, God's Call | Tagged baptism of the Holy Spirit, Bible, christian author, christian fiction, discernment, discipleship, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, knowing Jesus

Discerning prophecy

David Bergsland’s Reality Calling Posted on March 21, 2016 by David BergslandMarch 21, 2016

One of the most egregious errors seen in speculative fiction is a misunderstanding of how prophecy works. I should probably write a how-to some day. But the article linked below is superb. Don’t use a prophet unless you know what … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcements, Discipleship, Ruach Battle Group, Worldbuilding, Writing Help | Tagged christian author, discernment, discipleship, false prophet, Holy Spirit, HolySpirit, knowing Jesus, Prophecy, prophet, psychic, spiritual warfare

Testing your thoughts to reveal their source: intelligence work

David Bergsland’s Reality Calling Posted on September 21, 2012 by David BergslandSeptember 21, 2012

Testing the spirits & reconnoitering the mindscape In a war you need to know what the enemy is doing. Not generally, as you know he is trying to damage, incapacitate, or kill you; but specifically, what is he doing in … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Knowing Jesus as His Bride | Tagged attacks of the enemy, daily warfare, discernment, God, HolySpirit, Jesus, Lord, Satan, Spiritual gift, Thought

Examine your thoughts to determine their source

David Bergsland’s Reality Calling Posted on August 31, 2012 by David BergslandAugust 31, 2012

Examine your thoughts When you ask yourself a serious question, listen to the answers you get. Let’s take a simple question like, “Should I marry this woman?” Or “Should I accept this job offer?” How would you know? You certainly … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Studies, David's Bible Studies, Knowing Jesus as His Bride | Tagged discernment, Epistle to the Colossians, Epistle to the Romans, Gentile, God, hearing god, HolySpirit, Jesus, knowing God, Lord, Paul

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