“We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.” (2 Corinthians 4:7, NLT) It is critical to understand that what we are talking about here is a work that …
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22830.020 God’s Toolbox
“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for …
22830.019 Designed by God for a Purpose
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord. (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV) We all want to make a difference. I have found that most people really want to do something of lasting value and impact. We want to be involved in doing something that will make our lives count. And yes, we …
22830.018 Experiencing the Holy Spirit’s Power
“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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22830.017 The Holy Spirit Seals, Reveals, and Deals
“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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22830.016 Encountering the Holy Spirit
“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 …
22830.015 Activating God’s Word
“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; …
22830.014 The Power of God’s Word
“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, …
22830.013 Gold vs. God
“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 …
22830.012 Converterlating and Soak, Sow, and Flow
“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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