Joshua Generation, part 7. The amount of information and distraction in modern life is greater than any other time in history, and it can be almost overwhelming. There’s also a battle for the mind and a battle against the flesh, … Continue reading “Distraction and Deception”
Tag: Christian Life
Nothing is Hidden
Joshua Generation, part 6. Chapters 7 & 8 are tough and have to be walked through carefully. Through them we see the mercy and grace of God to those that are willing to repent. But we also see the holiness … Continue reading “Nothing is Hidden”
Taking Jericho
Joshua Generation, part 5. Jericho was a mighty obstacle standing in the way of God’s people as they entered the Promised Land. But by faithfully following the Lord’s commands, God fights the battle on Joshua’s behalf, and Jericho is taken.
Milestones
Joshua Generation, part 4. When God’s people crossed the Jordan River it marked both the exit from the wilderness and the entrance into the promises of God. Christianity is the same. Salvation and forgiveness marks the way into God’s Kingdom, … Continue reading “Milestones”
Believing God
Joshua Generation, part 3. We want to be a people who are tuned into what God is doing, where he is leading, and have the faith and courage to follow him.
Assurance of Adoption
Life in the Spirit, part 3. God wants our faith to be steeled with certainty. When we feel this certainty, we are emboldened to live for him.
When the Spirit Falls
Life in the Spirit, part 2. The Holy Spirit is not a reward for having done well. It’s a gift for weak Christians. It’s not about being good enough to be counted worthy. We need the Spirit, because without it … Continue reading “When the Spirit Falls”
Equipping Session: Being Filled with the Spirit
An afternoon session with Terry Virgo on how we approach the filling of the Holy Spirit, and how we can lead others in understanding what Scripture teaches around this.
He has not left us as Orphans
Life in the Spirit, part 1. Is Christianity a fading recollection of what it was like when Jesus was here? Is a book all that we have left? It is not so—the presence of God has returned to us through … Continue reading “He has not left us as Orphans”