I remember well the day my husband, Danny, gave me my engagement ring. We were sitting on the couch beside the fireplace in my parents’ living room. Inside a little black velvet box was the most beautiful ring I had ever seen. It was exactly what I would have selected had I done so myself.…
In Step with the Spirit
When Jesus headed out into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil, He “was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness” (Matthew 4:1). Then, when the time of testing was complete, Jesus “returned in the power of the Spirit” (Luke 4:14). These two verses provide helpful headings for us when we consider how…
Reignited Fire in the Spirit
The first time I had ever been to my cousin’s house was also the first time we ever prayed together as a family. Unlike our usual family festivities, this get-together was a hard one to attend. We were here to pray for healing over my aunt who was just diagnosed with cancer. Everyone gathered together,…
You Are God’s Temple
Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? — 1 Corinthians 3:16 NKJV The Spirit of God dwells in you. Maybe you don’t always feel as though you deserve to be treated well, but knowing that something as beautiful, wonderful, and powerful as…
I Am Empowered
Lie: Kids don’t do that. You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. — Acts 1:8 “You’re too young to do that!” Do you think that is an insult or a…
A Message Precisely for You
When was the last time you heard God speak to you in your spirit? I believe God desires to communicate with each of us on a daily basis — in fact, as often as we need to hear from Him, which may be several times in a day. He always has a message for…
The Upside of Guilt
What’s Your Conscience Telling You? Anita had been the advertising sales director for a multimillion dollar media company for several years when her boss informed her the business would be sold to an industry leader within a matter of months. The company wanted to continue bringing in advertising commitments for the upcoming quarters but didn’t…
Authentic Guilt vs False Guilt
Do you ever struggle with beating yourself up? Too many of us do – from the moment we roll out of bed. I remember one morning before I decided to stop beating myself, lying in bed after hitting the snooze button. I had an ambitious morning workout I planned. But I wasn’t ready yet. So,…
Contend for Me
Contend for me, my God and Lord. — Psalm 35:23 God loves it when we fight for Him. But God loves it even more when we let Him fight for us! How do we do that? When we hit our knees, God extends His mighty right hand on our behalf. When we pray, He fights…
Jesus In Me Week 3 — Enjoying the Presence of the Holy Spirit
Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. — Hebrews 13:5 Praise God that our sin is forgiven! We’re made right with God through the blood of Jesus, the blood of God’s Lamb! ~ Anne Hey, friends! Welcome to week three of Jesus In Me. How are you doing? Are you enjoying studying…