Category Archives: Holy Spirit
Transformation
I had an extraordinary Meeting for Worship today. I started my day rereading Martin Kelly‘s “The World Is Hungry for What We’ve Tasted” article from Friends Journal, October 2006. It stayed in the back of my mind throughout the beginning … Continue reading
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Images
In front of my desk on the wall hang several items. They hang in this place of honor because these items inspire me and make me happy. Recently, Marshall Massey added my blog to his recommended blogs list and made … Continue reading
Sacraments
Yesterday while reading through Luke’s Gospel, I came upon a passage that I didn’t recognize: “I have a baptism to undergo, and how I am oppressed until it is done with.” Luke 12: 50, as translated by Richmond Lattimore Confused, … Continue reading
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Discernment
This morning I came upon Matthew’s version of the Mark quote I posted two days ago: Therefore, I tell you this, every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven to men, but the blasphemy of the Spirit shall not be forgiven. … Continue reading
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Reading the New Testament
“Truly I tell you, all shall be forgiven the sons of men, their sins and their blasphemies as they may speak; but if one blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, he shall have no forgiveness ever, but shall be guilty of … Continue reading
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Reborn
The act of forgiveness is itself a change of heart or change of mind. When we forgive, we go from anger, resentment, or disapproval to a state of peace, love, and non-judgment. Similarly, we are “reborn” in Jesus because we … Continue reading
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Statement of Faith
Disclaimer: This is not meant to become my own personal creed. It’s just an exercise so that, perhaps years from now, I can go back to this statement and see what’s changed and what hasn’t. This is also not meant … Continue reading
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