“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you.” (Acts 1:8, NIV). When we flow with the Spirit, we experience his power as we navigate our way through everyday decisions and experiences: It is the Holy Spirit that guides our lives daily: “If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in …
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“For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” (Philippians 2:13, NIV) It is the Holy Spirit who seals, reveals, and deals with us in order that we may become more like Jesus. The Holy Spirit first seals us at the point of our …
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“So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16, NIV) We soak, we sow, and then the Spirit flows! This is how we experience God’s power in our lives. The Holy Spirit works in us and through us to accomplish God’s purposes. It is through …
“For out of the abundance of theheart the mouth speaks.”(Matthew 12:34, NKJV) After spending a lot of time in the Word, and spending time reflecting on it, I came upon a verse that has become a favorite of mine: “My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; …
“So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:11, NIV). When we dig into God’s Word, we learn about his indescribable power and greatness. God can create whatever he wants, …
“Yes, the Almighty will be your gold and your precious silver; for then you will have your delight in the Almighty, and lift up your face to God.” (Job 22:25–26, NKJV) My mind was transformed and my attitude toward money was radically changed when I began soaking my heart in the Word of God. From …
“For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” (Hebrews 4:12, NLT) As KingdomNomics thinkers, we want to know God and need to press on to experience him. As surely as …
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“Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.” (Psalm 37:5, ESV). What does the word trust really mean? What do you trust in? Who do you trust? And what does your behavior show about your trust—in people and in things? A quick Google search turns up this definition of trust: …
“I know you by name.” (Exodus 33:17, ESV) The Bible tells us that life in this world and the world to come is all about having a growing relationship with almighty God. We are not talking here about a relationship of convenience or superficiality; God wants an intimate relationship with us! Jesus Christ came into …
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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” (Proverbs 3:5–6, NLT) When we allow the needle of our lives to focus on the wrong reference point, we end up making poor decisions. …