The idea of being spiritual or spirit filled was a trademark for the prophets and for a handful of priests, but not a public commodity that everyone could enjoy. The truth was and still is that they had the spirit to live, but it was blocked by their own interpretation and understanding, which stopped God’s … Continue reading Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #72
Month: September 2019
Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #71
Mark was a true partner of the Holy Spirit! Mark shared his knowledge of Jesus with the writers of Matthew, John, Luke, and even with Paul. The idea that Mark was Peter’s scribe has some credence because they were friends while they were in Rome, and before that in Jerusalem (I Peter 5:13). The brevity … Continue reading Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #71
Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #70
Love, yes love, can be a window into heaven, but love can also be a door into hell. I have been through times when I felt guilty of not loving God and Christ enough, not praying enough, not reading the Bible enough, and not being more active in Church. And, I, myself, have been guilty … Continue reading Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #70
Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #69
Love is a popular subject in the world and we use it mostly for our convenience. We love to hear that God and Christ love us, but how do we love God and Christ without their physical presence? In that sense, love takes on a completely different role. In addition of comforting and encouraging, love … Continue reading Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #69
Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #68
The Zebedees were not the only ones with preconceived ideas what it meant to partner with the Spirit of Christ and with God. It was and it is still difficult to hack into a fixed mind, that has a set perception, based on an antiquated idea that through a man like Moses and David, God … Continue reading Partners with the Holy Spirit: Part #68