Remember the original spontaneous Holy Spirit of life? I’ve fond memories, but they were quite rare—even during the time of renewal when I was called to meet Him. [Yes, He called me. I was too stupid to even seek Him.] God’s … Continue reading →
Choices determine character — here and there — slapped me in the face this morning. In the midst of radical change, I’m struck by how I got here. Uprooting and moving a thousand miles to somewhere you’ve never lived before … Continue reading →
Today, I want to talk about this reality: Born of God just imagine — really. How many of us spend most of our lives merely thankful to Jesus for saving us? We pray to Him, talk with Him, and watch Him … Continue reading →
Yes, there’s a Major Rochester NY move coming. It might help you to know that my presence might be a bit sparse until late June or so. We have sold our house. It closes on May 25. And by the grace … Continue reading →
The normal Christian life centers on Hearing Messiah’s Voice. One of largest areas of damage during the Great Falling Away shows in the scarcity of teaching about hearing the Lord. In my reading today, I was stopped by the Lord in … Continue reading →
Again, we need to cover rarely taught reality: Discipleship teaches discipline and applies Truth to develop character. This remains a central truth in the Christian walk. We rejoice in our suffering—knowing what it teaches. It’s a PITA (pain in the … Continue reading →
The Jesus Boy by Sean Elliot Russell gives us a wonder. This spirit-filled superhero Jesus boy presents an urban fantasy as an extension of true reality. The wondrous events ring true even though we know this is fiction. It’s clearly … Continue reading →
I just finished a spirit-filled thriller romance from Rosalind Morris called The Wages or The Gift and really enjoyed it. That says a lot because I quit reading thrillers a couple years back because of boredom and I’ve not enjoyed romances … Continue reading →
As the apostasy grows, the Spirit-filled meeting scarcity grows worse also. We are told how church services are supposed to work. When was the last time you saw a meeting like this? Paul gave a clear glimpse of what is … Continue reading →
This year sent discipline, discipleship, and rejoicing Happy Thanksgiving! I’ve been learning to truly rejoice in my troubles and sorrows. Yes, I genuinely feel joy as the Lord works deep, gut-wrenching change to my character. My drug-crazed hippy days caused a … Continue reading →