How The Holy Spirit Works In Our Lives. After we get saved, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell in us. He then starts to lead us into all truth. He starts to sanctify us and mold us and shape us into the likeness of Jesus. (John 14:16, John 16:13. 1 John 4:4, Romans 12:1-2, Phil.Continue reading “Hearing From The Spirit”
Category Archives: Spirit
The Burden Of Prayer
Sometimes we have a burden I’m not a very good Christian. I’m just not. If you followed me around everyday with a camera. You’d be like, “What’s wrong with this guy?” God saves us despite our sinfulness. He works to change us. Trust me. I’m better than I used to be. I say this becauseContinue reading “The Burden Of Prayer”
How Sanctification Works
If You Know Him. Then, He Is Working On You. There has been a debate since the days of the Apostle Paul, regarding salvation by faith versus works. I’ll give you a hint. It’s neither. It’s Grace. Both Faith and Works rely on human power in some way But, I want to talk about sanctification,Continue reading “How Sanctification Works”
Prison Church
I was in an isolation cell;when I realized God put me there.He sat me down to speak.He shook me awake. I began to live again.Everything was ok, again.I felt Him there, again.I knew who I was, again. I went to those prison churches.Those gatherings of criminals, like me.Those broken, hurting men like me.Those sons, husbands,Continue reading “Prison Church”
That Butterfly Life
I’ll Fly Away This miserable world,Where loved ones lie. Where the innocent suffers,And the good ones die. Where hunger hurts,And the body aches. Where sadness prevails,And fear takes control. We crawl through this plane,Like a worm on a leaf. Consuming more and more,And wasting away. Till we sleep in darkness,A worthless death. To awake one-day, ChangedContinue reading “That Butterfly Life”
God’s Goodness
He Does Not Leave Us Alone In Darkness There are times in my walk with God, when I am just beat down. Times when I feel like nobody hears what I’m saying. Times when nothing seems to work and everything is against me. It’s during these times, that I just want to quit. Quit everything.Continue reading “God’s Goodness”
The Horseless Carriage
It’ll Never Work I love the environment. It is God’s Creation. I’m a Christian and I believe that God told humans to take care of His creation. It’s one of the first things He told us to do. Humans have failed. We have let greed and the love of money, along with fear and aContinue reading “The Horseless Carriage”
Facing the Bar Scene
I haven’t drank alcohol since November 1, 2002. My life was destroyed. I cried out to God and He moved. With God, I’ve rebuilt my life. I am no longer tempted to drink or use. But, let’s face it. This life is a battle. It’s tough for anyone, but for people whoContinue reading “Facing the Bar Scene”
A Terrible Christian
God Is For Us I’m a terrible Christian. It’s a fact. Other Christians look at me and say “He said what?” or “He believes what?” Or they might say, “That’s not very Christ-like.” And it’s true. I sin wickedly. But, they do also. They just commit the socially acceptable sins. They commit the churchy sins.Continue reading “A Terrible Christian”
7 Things To Focus On Instead Of Addiction
You can do it! 1. God 2. Work 3. Life Improvement 4. Support Structure 5. Hobbies 6. Health 7. Helping Others 1. God is at the top of the list because that’s where He should be in our lives. I’m not being preachy or talking about religion. I’m talking about having a relationship with our creator.Continue reading “7 Things To Focus On Instead Of Addiction”