In his daily devotional, Welcome, Holy Spirit, Garrie Williams surveys the life and activity of the Holy Spirit by looking at reference to Him in the Bible. I love the title of this book – Welcome, Holy Spirit. Why not stop right now and speak to Him? Just stop for a moment – and… Continue reading
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How it Started!
It started when a few churches in central California decided to hold a 10-day prayer event – after the experience of the believers in Acts 2. Each evening between 7 and 8 pm the people met to read the scripture stories of the Holy Spirit’s anointing and then prayed. Sometimes they prayed silently, other times in groups… Continue reading
He is God!
Every close and personal work that God wishes to do in our lives – He does through the activity and influence of this special person, the Holy Spirit. The writers of the Bible knew the Holy Spirit as God. The Holy Spirit has four distinctly God qualities – attributes that are also seen in the… Continue reading
A Person!
Jesus is the greatest gift God has given to us – the gift of Himself. (John 3:16) And the Holy Spirit is the second greatest gift – also the gift of Himself. The Holy Spirit is a very special person. Unfortunately, too many Christians are unsure of the Spirit or their relationship with Him. Some… Continue reading
Who is He?
The Holy Spirit is introduced in the first stories of both Old and New Testaments. In the first story of the Old Testament “the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters” (Gen 1:2) – bring order from chaos. This was creation. In the first story of the New Testament the Holy Spirit brought chaos… Continue reading
What is the Latter Rain?
The idea of ‘latter rain’ (or ‘late rain’) comes from Joel’s Old Testament prophecy – and God’s response to the challenge, “Where is their God?” (Joel 2:17) He declared: “Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the LORD your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends abundant showers,… Continue reading
Quiet Church – Let God be God!
The idea was born in the Copenhagen Cathedral. “The aim of Quiet Church is to provide a peaceful space where people can be with God,” says Henrik Jorgensen, Dean of Students at Newbold College. Read more about Quiet Church in Emerging Stories. This could be one alternative for “noisy church” – and provide rest for hassled… Continue reading
Conversational Prayer
Conversational prayer is perhaps the best way to teach people to pray – and certainly one of the most enjoyable ways to experience fellowship with God and friends. Christians who are hesitant about praying in a group also find conversational prayer meaningful. The five Essentials of Conversational Prayer There is no need to take time… Continue reading
Agape Meal Ideas
An Agape Meal provides a great opportunity to experience God and share Christian faith. It resonates with the commitment of many today to live as New Testament believers did, as described in the book of Acts. It builds on the experience of those early Christians – who met often for fellowship, to revel in their… Continue reading
Barna Chooses to be a Revolutionary!
George Barna has been persuaded by his own research to be a spiritual revolutionary! He sees that all are in a spiritual battle and that God will use “a remnant sold out to Him” to bring about radical spiritual transformation. Many have been reading George Barna’s research and books for years. But there is something different… Continue reading