How do I operate in the Prophetic? The gifts that are for strengthening, encouragement and comfort of others are for every spirit-filled believer. We are not all called to be prophets, but Paul was clear, he wished that all would prophecy. (1 Corinthians 14:5) Here’s how I started operating in the prophetic. 1. I […]
We just had a an incredible weekend with the Holy Spirit… yes, I know He’s already in us, around us and on us at all times…but there are moments and times when He’s more palpable and people are healed, relationships are restored and good things happen…I’m still shaking sensing His presence now. I’d better […]
[kudanileads_on_click_intent optin_id=optin_14] Click to download 20 Characteristics of Angels [/kudanileads_on_click_intent] There is a lot of misinformation about angels in our culture today. Some of it is partly true. Other things are completely against scripture. We need to see what the Scripture says about angels, so here is what I see about angels in the Bible. […]
We’ve 40 day fast over lent we should seek the Lord. But I still haven’t gotten around to discussing how we can. As I mentioned earlier, “I guess I always thought it meant “pray longer” maybe even “pray louder”. Of course it meant to fast…” But what does the Bible say about it. I know […]
There’s an argument from people who casually read the Bible, looking for holes in the theology they see lived out in the lives of us who are even quick to admit we don’t have the corner on right living, that says “Jesus never claimed to be God.” Is that true? If you do a search […]
If you’ve been following this blog for some time, you may think I’m avoiding a far too common scenario. I know some of you think I’m forgetting some straightforward instructions in Scripture. Jesus said in Luke 17:3-4 (NLT) So watch yourselves! “If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. Even […]
Cessation is a fancy word for ceasing. It’s usually used to describe why some in the church don’t believe the gifts of the Spirit are for today. The argument I often hear is from what Paul said in 1 Corinthian 13:9-10 (NIV): For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection […]
If you’ve asked for forgiveness from God, you may still need help knowing you’re forgiven. People have this problem when they want to “feel” like they’ve been forgiven. Truth supersedes feelings. Feelings will follow, but they don’t point to the truth when they contradict what the Bible says. So know what the Bible says about […]
This is a question often used to to justify not asking for forgiveness from someone we’ve offended. It’s never easy to swallow our pride, humble ourselves, admit we were wrong and ask for forgiveness. But what Jesus taught in Matthew 5:23-26 was that we need to leave our sacrifice at the altar and go and […]
Neil T. Anderson gives the following advice around asking for forgiveness in “The Steps to Freedom in Christ”: Only the actions, which have hurt another person, need to be confessed to them. If you have had jealous, lustful or angry thoughts toward another, and they don’t know about it, these are to be confessed to […]
If you truly forgive, shouldn’t you forget? Don’t you love it when people quote adages like they’re Scripture? “Forgive and forget” has done so much damage to people’s understanding of God and their relationship with others. Do you realize God does not forget the sins He forgives us of? How could He and still be […]
I want to tell you the story of heaven today. I’m convinced Oliver Wendell Holmes got it wrong when he said people can be “so heavenly minded that they’re no earthly good,” (Yes, that’s not a scripture verse, it’s from Oliver Wendell Holmes) In my experience I find Christian who aren’t heavenly minded are no […]