When it comes to hearing from God, many people say things that simply aren’t true. They talk to me about things not in the Bible—things never displayed in the lives of the early Christians. Still, these myths persist. As we roll into the new year, my hope is that you’ll think about hearing from the […]
Almost seeking Him
Instead of spending time with the Holy Spirit the last few days, I’ve been reading historical accounts about other people who spent time with Him (trust me, this is a poor substitute). When I finally got quiet with the Holy Spirit, He asked, “If I was walking around the streets of Albuquerque, would you drop […]
Do you splash and dash?
As modern Christians, we often expect God to move at our quick, have-it-now pace. We get a little splash of spiritual wisdom, refreshing, or anointing, then dash off to the next thing. The problem with this approach is that we quickly dry out, then become discouraged and disillusioned, and we ask God, “Is this all […]
Do you know the Holy Spirit as a person?
When you think of the Holy Spirit, how do you picture Him? Is He a person to you, or just a vapor, a cloud, or maybe a dove? Maybe you can imagine the heavenly Father by thinking of a loving earthly Father. And maybe you can picture Jesus because movies about Him give you something to hang your thoughts on.
Tap into His anointing
Do you ever wonder what it is that draws the presence of the Holy Spirit in your life? Is there anything you can do to tap into His anointing? One night, I was ministering at a midweek service. The Holy Spirit had been moving mightily in this service for several weeks. But this particular night, […]