May 19th 2013

HAPPY PENTECOST!

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what appeared to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. (Acts 2:1-4)

Pentecost is a HUGE deal. In my book, it should rank right up there with Christmas and Easter as big-time Christian celebrations.

May 18th 2013

SPIRIT WEEK: Peace

It’s SPIRIT WEEK 2013 here on GUWG, where we’re taking an up-close and personal look at each Fruit of the Spirit.

Today’s featured fruit: PEACE.

Peace with God? Sin damages our relationship with God. So, first we need peace with God. That’s exactly why Jesus – the Prince of Peace – came. His sacrifice on the cross wiped out sin’s penalty and gives us access to peace with God by grace through faith (Romans 5:1).

May 17th 2013

SPIRIT WEEK: Joy

It’s SPIRIT WEEK 2013 here on GUWG. For the next few days, we’ll be taking a closer look at each fruit of the Spirit.

Today’s featured fruit: JOY.

What exactly is joy? Joy isn’t an emotion. It isn’t happiness. It isn’t pleasure. It’s waaaaay deeper than that.

Joy comes from God. It’s available 24/7, no matter the circumstances.

May 16th 2013

SPIRIT WEEK: Love

It’s SPIRIT WEEK 2013 here on GUWG. For the next few days, we’ll be taking a closer look at each fruit of the Spirit.

Today’s featured fruit: LOVE.

Why love? There’s a reason love is first on the list. At its heart, the Bible is one gigantic love-fest. In fact, God IS love. The Bible says:

May 15th 2013

SPIRIT WEEK: Fruit Test

The flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other … (Galatians 5:17)

It’s SPIRIT WEEK 2013 here on GUWG where each day we’re taking a deeeeeep dive into what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit.

Today’s topic …

THE FRUIT TEST

Our flesh is direct conflict with the Holy Spirit. Who’s winning in your life?

May 14th 2013

SPIRIT WEEK: Gardening With God

It’s SPIRIT WEEK 2013 here on GUWG. Each day, we’ll be looking at one of the most misunderstood (at least by me) topics in the Bible: the HOLY SPIRIT.

Here are today’s verses, straight from the mouth of Jesus:

Holy Spirit

May 13th 2013

SPIRIT WEEK 2013

I will ask the Father and He will give you another counselor to be with you forever. (John 14:16)

In preparation for Pentecost Sunday (May 19), it’s SPIRIT WEEK 2103 here on GUWG, where we’re focusing on one of the most important but misunderstood (at least by me) topics in the entire Bible: THE HOLY SPIRIT.

Some quick facts to get us started …