“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 (ESV) Welcome back to our study…
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Well, I feel like I need to welcome myself back to our series on the Holy Spirit and using spiritual gifts in ministry. If you missed my Instagram post or are not on social media, I was very sick last week…like, so sick that I ended up in the ER. Not a fun way to spend the weekend, but thankfully…
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Welcome back to our study on the Holy Spirit, specifically on the spiritual gifts. I have loved the conversations I’ve gotten into this past week about this. Many of you took the test I posted last week, and you’re beginning to discover the gifts that God has given you. It’s incredible! Knowing and understanding the spiritual gifts that you have…
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For the past five weeks, we have been getting to know who the Holy Spirit is through the Word of God. Scripture tells us that the Holy Spirit is the author of Scripture, our Guide, our Advocate, our Comforter, our Counselor, the convicter of sin, the indweller of believers, the revealer of Truth, our Teacher, and more. Isn’t it amazing…
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As I continue to study the titles and roles of the Holy Spirit, I am just struck by the truth that God gave us His Spirit. We have this deposit within us—an empowerment that equips us—as an expression of who God is, and I’m amazed at how much God loves us. He didn’t leave us alone. He didn’t tell us…
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