Tag: Holy Spirit
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What is your mirror telling you?
What’s your mirror telling you? The Bible speaks to us God’s Words, reflecting our true selves right back at us. And that is the best part! God is no gossip and His approval or love for His people is not dependent on our own thoughts or emotions. What a relief! For many of us, it…
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One Battle At a Time To Win the War!
I had two strong grandmothers, both bold, daring and commercially independent coffee farmers, well into the end of their days. So the idea that all my plans and activities are enirely dependent on the men in my life just saddens me beyond comprehension.
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Extra work needed!
Extra work in our faith building starts with prayer, reading God’s Word, receiving the Holy Spirit and living in obedience. Listen to God and He will lead, guiding your steps and stretching your faith. The trip is long and can be arduous but the rewards are beyond anyone’s hope or imagination!
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Bathed in praise?
Life brings tough times and good times. The Bible reminds us to praise God at all times. Through praise and worship, we are ushered into God’s presence and receive His Holy Spirit to empower us for the day’s events. We need daily praise. Psalm 8:2 ESV Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you…
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God’s grace be with you
We are not alone! An aunt of mine arrived back from surgery abroad and when asked by my mother how she dared go alone, she said, “there were four of us – God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit and I!” Well said and may the same apply to you!
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Sweet Spot!
It has been a while since my last posting. Blame it on life’s curve balls – our parents fell ill, one went into surgery and another is due for a different surgery; our child is back to school and so we took time to settle after a few close-calls. In all of this and a…
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Spiritual Struggles and Surfacing
1 Corinthians 15:33 NIV Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” Bad company comes from poor or bad judgement. In a moment of weakness, we embrace the border-line and sometimes dangerous, just to lay claim to company. Solitude can heal a host of troubles. It gives us time to relax, recollect, re-group and…
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All I need is You, Lord!
Jesus Culture are such a blessing! Their music appeals to me more everyday. Not what one expects this from this African. Guess what? – God’s blessing and bounty is limitless!