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Creating Sacred Space While Traveling
Summer months for many people include travel. I find that travel can present some challenges to maintaining my normal routines for prayer and Bible reading, but they are not insurmountable. Yesterday, I drove to our church camp to serve as a chaplain for a couple of days with our camp staff who are going through training. When I got to my room, the first thing I did was set up my devotional … Read entire article »
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Ghost Dose #9, Living in the Spirit for the Common Good
Verse: There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons. But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. (1 Corinthians 12:6-7) Meditation: The verses upon which we have reflected over the past several days have revealed many benefits that come into the life of a believer with the gift of the Holy Spirit. We have looked at power, love, self-discipline, community, peace, and a whole list of fruits. But, to what end are all these things given? Is drawing near to the Holy Spirit nothing more than a self help program? Not at all. The gifts we receive from the Holy Spirit are for the common good. If you are wondering about the presence of the … Read entire article »
Ghost Dose #8, Replacing Your Thoughts for Spirit Thoughts
Verse: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Galatians 5:22-25 Meditation: In yesterday’s verse we were urged to set our minds on the Spirit that we might live by … Read entire article »
Ghost Dose #7, Spirit-Walking, Pursuing Peace
Verse: For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8:5-6. Meditation: How you live is a by-product of what you think. We are reminded of this truth in today’s scripture and I am reminded of an old proverb. Sow a thought, reap a deed Sow a deed, reap a habit Sow a habit, reap a character If your life is reflective of the Spirit, then it is almost assuredly true that your reflect on the things of the Spirit in your mind. If … Read entire article »
Ghost Dose #6, Kindling the Spirit
Verse: “For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.” (2 Timothy 1:6, NASB) Meditation: Today’s verse reminds us of simple yet often ignored truth, the gift of the Spirit requires responsible continued attention. The greek word translated “kindle afresh” in the New American Standard Bible, is a difficult word to translate cleanly. An examination of five versions yielded four different translations. The English Standard Version and New International Version-”fan a flame” New Revised Standard Version-”rekindle” King James-”Stir up” New American Standard Bible-”kindle afresh” The translation challenge that results in so many different version is that the greek word is a compounding of several things. Perhaps, a more literal and accurate translation would be something to the effect of “to … Read entire article »
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Ghost Dose #5, A Spirit of Self-Discipline
Verse: “For God did not give you a spirit of timidity, but of power, love and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 Meditation: The greek word that is translated self-discipline can also rightly be translated self-control, moderation, or prudence. The idea behind it is one of rightly exercising restraint in moral matters. The spirit reveals to us truth, but it is not enough to only know the truth. We have a response ability to respond appropriately. The good news is that through the gift of the Holy Spirit we are empowered to exercise restraint and diligence in moral matters. We not only know what is right or wrong but we are empowered to do the right thing or resist doing the wrong thing. We are no longer alone in … Read entire article »
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