Yesterday, we looked at the motivation of the flesh from Romans 8:5. Today, we continue with the same verse, looking at the impulses of the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:5 says: “Those who are motivated by the flesh only pursue what benefits themselves. But those who live by the impulses of the Holy Spirit are motivated … Continue reading Spiritual Realities
Tag: seeking God
Away From Illusions
We live in a different time. I remember when I was younger, I would go to the library and search through the card catalog to find books for research so that I could seek out truth. I would watch the local news and feel confident that the journalists were doing deep dives to get the … Continue reading Away From Illusions
Cling
I remember when I was younger, and I would make shadow puppets in the light of the projector in elementary school. As we know, the “puppets” were not real—it was only my hand forming particular appearances in the light. I also recall trying to jump on my own shadow or change my shadow appearance. Yet … Continue reading Cling
Weeds on My Leg
My neighbor always lets his weeds get 2-3 feet high. Sometimes as I am navigating down the footpath, a weed will rub against my leg and I jump in the air and quickly look down to make sure I’m safe. In my mind, I know that he never addresses the weeds. But even still, I … Continue reading Weeds on My Leg
Seeking God Series Outlines
Seeking God Series - Week 1 – Water Baptism [Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-23, John 1:29-33] What is Water Baptism? Water Baptism symbolizes the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus and it is your public declaration that you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior. Baptize – “baptízō” – “immerse, sink, drown, go … Continue reading Seeking God Series Outlines
No Signals
I was driving my son to the dentist when the truck in front of my van suddenly slowed down, but there were no brake lights. As we got to the fork in the road, the turn signal apparently didn’t work either. Without the signals, driving is not as easy. The signals are a way for … Continue reading No Signals
Questioning God
All of us likely have questioned God at some point. The question many ask is whether it is okay to question our heavenly Father at all. He is the God of the universe, the Creator of all things. How dare we question Him?!? But there are moments when we can question God, just as Abram … Continue reading Questioning God
Earnestly Seek
In Hosea, we read a lot about the sinfulness of God’s people. Judgment was given. In Hosea 5:15, we read that the people needed to acknowledge their guilt. After they acknowledge their guilt, then they must seek God’s face. You cannot seek God, you cannot move in His direction, until you acknowledge you have sinned … Continue reading Earnestly Seek
Wait and Seek
In the world, we are taught that we should seek and find—we are to go out there and get what we want because we deserve it. It is considered a way of life. No waiting necessary. Technology has made this even easier as people can reach others more quickly. These technological advancements helped to breed … Continue reading Wait and Seek
She Went to God
Rebekah was barren; Isaac prayed hard. God answered his prayer. Isaac’s wife Rebekah became pregnant. Genesis 25 says that the children were inside her tumbling and kicking. The children were so active within that she questioned why go on living. She went to God. She went to God, the Bible says, to find out what … Continue reading She Went to God
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