Forbidden to Preach!

Acts 16: 6- Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. NKJV We have come to the 16th chapter of Acts. The Holy Spirit has been busy since we began in chapter 1. The disciples have been filled and refilledContinue reading “Forbidden to Preach!”

Put it to the Test! Revised!

1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 – “Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. NKJV put-it-to-the-test_.mp3 In this letter of 1 Thessalonians, Paul is full of advice. His advice is more accurately called exhortations, or words of encouragement meant to push theContinue reading “Put it to the Test! Revised!”

The Search for His Will!

Ephesians 5:17- Therefore, do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. NKJV Searching for God’s will is not always easy, but there are some things that we can do to be able to hear from God and understand what His will is for our individual lives. As I have already stated, some predetermined thingsContinue reading “The Search for His Will!”

Discovering His Will!

Ephesians 5:17- Therefore, do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. NKJV I’ve been blogging about the will (or desires) of God that are applicable to the lives of all believers. It’s not possible in a simple blog to cover all of those desires because there are many things in the logos (written word)Continue reading “Discovering His Will!”

The Mystery of His Will!

Ephesians 1:9- Having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself. NKJV As we turn our attention to the New Year, most begin thinking about what we need to do to have a great year. It may be called a New Year’s resolution or a newContinue reading “The Mystery of His Will!”

Time Well Spent!

Luke 11:2- So He said to them, “When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven,hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Praying is serious business, yet it is so simple that a child can pray with great faith and expertise and see results. Unfortunately, many people in theContinue reading “Time Well Spent!”

Thy Will Be Done!

Matthew 1:18-19- “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother, Mary was betrothed to Joseph before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph, her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly.” NKJV I know this is notContinue reading “Thy Will Be Done!”

Put it to the Test!

1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 – “Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. NKJV put-it-to-the-test_.mp3 In this letter of 1 Thessalonians, Paul is full of advice. In actuality, his advice is more accurately called exhortations, or words of encouragement meant toContinue reading “Put it to the Test!”

In Everything Give Thanks!

1 Thessalonians 5:18 -“in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” NKJV in-everything-give-thanks_.mp3 This has been a challenging week. Getting back into the swing of teaching, add to that all of the challenges of virtual teaching, and the sum total is that I can truly say, bloggingContinue reading “In Everything Give Thanks!”

Don’t Be a Hater!

1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 – “Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. NKJV dont-be-a-hater_.mp3 I don’t usually skip over a part of a verse, but today, in obedience to the Spirit of God, I must! We are living in aContinue reading “Don’t Be a Hater!”