• Christian Living

    Heart on Fire

    Someone asked a question in another group yesterday: “What was one of the hardest things you have ever experienced, and God brought you through it?” I remembered this. It might encourage you. In 2001, I was going through three horrible things at the same time: separation, bankruptcy, and having to sell my dream home because I couldn’t keep up the payments. My son was just 5. I was SO MAD AT GOD. I had asked for the divorce because of some bad decisions on my husband’s part. I knew I was right to do it since the situation was untenable, but here I was–the family breadwinner–about to lose everything. One…

  • Christian Living,  The Holy Spirit

    How to Listen to God

    First, ask! “[Jesus said] ‘Listen! I stand at the door and knock; if any hear my voice and open the door, I will come into their house and eat with them, and they will eat with me.’” (Rev. 3:20) Ask Jesus Christ to transform your mind, to help you to become the person He created you to be. Take Time. Breathe deeply. “Be still and know that I am God.” Quiet your spirit before God. Relax physically and mentally. Wait receptively. Find a place and time where you can be alone, and stay quiet and uninterrupted. Early morning is the best time for many people, but whatever works for you.…

  • Christian Living

    5 Big Fat Reasons to Use Your Spiritual Gifts

    I found across a terrific podcast WITH TRANSCRIPT on spiritual gifts. (I really like transcripts for video and podcasts.) This is Chip Ingram’s impassioned talk, “How to Develop Your Spiritual Gift for Kingdom Impact.” He lists 5 reasons to practice your gifts — not just research them. 1. Direction and purpose for your life. 2. Freedom to embrace and enjoy who you are. 3. The joy that results from impacting lives. 4. Affirmation of your victory with Christ. 5. Accountability because you will be held responsible for the stewardship of your gift. Seriously great stuff. https://livingontheedge.org/broadcast/how-to-develop-your-spiritual-gift-for-kingdom-impact-part-1/daily-radio#.WiQMKkqnE2w