In our daily struggles in this modern world that is so fixated on the physical, it is easy to forget that there is a spiritual dimension to everything we experience. Our real struggles are against the spiritual powers that are actively trying to do us harm and impede our effectiveness in ministry. Today we are going to consider how the Holy Spirit is key to dealing with this in our lives.
God Loves us so much that He is continually speaking into our lives. The key issue in hearing God is is not so much how the Holy Spirit speaks to us, but rather, are we listening? Perhaps this is more easily said than done, but today Al suggests how simple and easy it really is. Why? Because GOD LOVES US!
There is much confusion about the Holy Spirit, and all of it is man-made. The Bible, however, is very specific about how God lives in us through His Spirit and how that relates to our lives. The title of this series is not referring to a guide to the Holy Spirit, but rather declares that the Holy Spirit himself is a traveler's guide for our spiritual journey. Today, Al begins this exciting series on one of our favorite subjects with a description of "practicing the presence" of God.
Most of us probably think forgiveness is a pretty good idea, that is, until we find ourselves needing to forgive someone else. Actually it turns out that forgiveness is a fundamental theme in the Bible and very important to God as well as for our own well-being. Today we examine how we can access this amazingly liberating gift from God.
Our relationships with our parents are often the most complex in our lives. Today, Susan shares from personal experience to demonstrate the principles God has set forth for dealing with the people we have known first and longest in each of our lives
Concerning relationships, in addition to having integrity, practicing intentionality, and making it about others, there is another layer that is essential to a Christian life. It is modeled in a biblically proper marriage relationship but this dynamic operates in all relationships. Today, Matt describes the essentials of a Christian marriage in order to demonstrate this reality.
It has been said that human relations is the most important science of living. We all succeed in this area to differing degrees, but most of us have certain relationships which are particularly difficult. Here is the reality check - how can we thrive in such relationships? The Apostle Paul's solution is to imitate God. What is involved? Here are the specifics.
What does it mean to make wise choices amidst the pressures and sensory overload of modern life? With so many ways to "stay connected" to each other and the business of his increasingly fast-paced life, God (and our peace) can get lost in the shuffle. Perhaps we can we simplify our lives and understand what the Lord's will is. Doing that which would please the Lord - might that be truly living wisely?
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