Tag Archives: HolySpirit

He Knows Where I’m Going

“But he knows where I am going.  And when he tests me, I will come out as pure as gold.  For I have stayed on God’s paths;  I have followed his ways and not turned aside.” Job 23:10-11, NLT Thinking … Continue reading

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The Fellowship of the Saints

The following is Psalm 16:3 in several different versions.  They differ from each other but all express the same fundamental thought.  The variation is refreshing and allows for a stronger development of thought.  3 As for the saints who are on the earth, … Continue reading

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Joy Means ‘Strength’

“Those who have been ransomed by the Lord will return.     They will enter Jerusalem singing,     crowned with everlasting joy. Sorrow and mourning will disappear,     and they will be filled with joy and gladness.” Isaiah 35:10, NLT Part of our personalized history includes an … Continue reading

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Be Alert– Very Alert!

“He will speak out against the Most High and wear down the saints of the Highest One.” Daniel 7:25, NASB “Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.” Matthew 24:12, NIV Sometimes, we think it would be a fine thing … Continue reading

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When I Condemn Myself

Understanding how to forgive is one of the most essential truths we must learn. We learn that we must forgive others– if we want forgiveness for our own sins. But we jump right into it when we pass judgement on … Continue reading

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