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Margaret Thatcher on Spirit's AgendaPrinter view

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Topics: Church, Direction, Discernment, Guidance, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit, filling, Holy Spirit, Gifts of, Holy Spirit, indwelling, Holy Spirit, leading, Holy Spirit, Ministry of, Illumination, Influence, Insight, Revelation, Spiritual perception, Submission, Teachability, Will of God
Filters: Christian Culture, Editor's Choice, Famous People, Quotes
References: Acts 15:1-31
Tone: Neutral/Mixed

The Fire of a Spiritual AwakeningPrinter view

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Topics: Awakenings, Change, Culture, Finances, Government, Holy Spirit, Money, Politics, Power, Problems, Revival, Spirituality, Transformation, Trials, World, Worldliness
Filters: Famous People, Quotes
References: James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:5-6
Tone: Commend

Supernatural VisionPrinter view

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Topics: Discernment, Distractions, Experiencing God, Focus, God, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit, filling, Holy Spirit, Gifts of, Holy Spirit, indwelling, Holy Spirit, leading, Holy Spirit, Ministry of, Jesus Christ, Ministry, Mission, New life, Paraclete, Spiritual perception, Theology, Trinity, Visible and invisible
Filters: Christian Culture, Stories
References: Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 4:18, 1 John 3:6-8
Tone: Commend

A Divine PromptingPrinter view

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Topics: Christian service, Clergy, Comfort, Compassion, Direction, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Good deeds, Guidance, Hearing God, Hearing God's voice, Holy Spirit, Leading of the Holy Spirit, Listening, Ministers, Motivation, Motives, Responsibility, Self-discipline, Service, Service, faithful, Service, motivation for, Service, reward of
Filters: Everyday Disciples, Stories
References: Genesis 24:27, Joel 2:28, John 14:16-17, John 16:5-15, Romans 8:1-14, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:19
Tone: Commend

Church Father Tertullian on TrinityPrinter view

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Topics: Doctrine, Experiencing God, God, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit, filling, Holy Spirit, Gifts of, Holy Spirit, indwelling, Holy Spirit, leading, Holy Spirit, Ministry of, Jesus Christ, Ministry, Mission, New life, Paraclete, Theology, Trinity, Visible and invisible
Filters: Church History, Quotes
References: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 1:26-27, Luke 3:16, John 4:23-24
Tone: Commend

Woman Lives Without Power for 15 YearsPrinter view

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Topics: Alertness, Blessing, Daily bread, Elder, age, God, power of, God, providence of, Grace, Gratitude, Help from God, Holy Spirit, Human condition, Light, Needs, Neglect, Neighbors, Poverty, Power, Powerlessness, Provision, Suffering, Weakness
Filters: Free, Stories, Women
References: 2 Samuel 2:29, Psalm 37:18-19, Isaiah 58:11, John 4:14, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 3:20, Ephesians 6:10
Tone: Neutral/Mixed

When a hurricane hit South Florida, Norena's home was one of many that was severely damaged. The elderly woman received an insurance settlement, and the repair work began. However, when the money ran out, so did the contractor, leaving an unfinished home with no electricity. Norena has been living without power ever since.

The astounding part of this story is that the hurricane was not Katrina, but ...


Glimpsing the TranscendentPrinter view

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Topics: Holy Spirit, indwelling, Man, Mysteries
Filters: Christian Culture, Church History, Stories
References: John 14:17, Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 3:16
Tone: Commend

Ordinary People Contribute to a MasterpiecePrinter view

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Topics: Beauty, Christmas, Church, body of Christ, Church, unity of, Community, Human worth, Self-image, Self-worth, Significance, Small things, Spiritual Gifts, Teamwork, Unity, Worth
Filters: Christian Culture, Stories
References: Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:27
Tone: Commend

"Drumline": Band Instruments Each Have Special RolePrinter view

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Topics: Ability, Church, body of Christ, Gifts, Spiritual, Holy Spirit, Gifts of, Spiritual Gifts
Filters: Movies & TV, Pop Culture, Stories
References: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31, Colossians 2:19
Tone: Commend

Pentecost As Invitation to DancePrinter view

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Topics: Calling, Empowerment, Experiencing God, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit, filling, Holy Spirit, Gifts of, Holy Spirit, indwelling, Holy Spirit, leading, Holy Spirit, Ministry of, Ministry, Mission, New life, Paraclete, Power, Spiritual Gifts, Visible and invisible
Filters: Christian Culture, Church History, Free, Quotes
References: Joel 2:28-32, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-41
Tone: Commend

Pentecost, the day on which we are indwelt by the Spirit, sweeps us up into the dance of the Trinity. We are summoned to the dance floor, [and] the music is grace and love and holiness and peace… The music is supplied by God, and his people are invited to sing and dance along.

Pentecost, my friends, is an invitation to a dance. And it gives us the energy and power to pull it off.

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