And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Acts 2:2 We have all experienced low energy days and I’m wondering what kind of booster do you use to get yourself going? Energy drinks and power-bars are the go-to for many,… Continue reading Pentecost – The Power Boost
Author: Carolyn Dawson
Infallible Leadership
And my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. 1 Corinthians 2:4,5 There are so many opinions about everything that sometimes it's hard to know… Continue reading Infallible Leadership
Quality, not Quantity
The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" Luke 17:5 The disciples were with the Lord every day learning and growing, but they felt inadequate in their faith, so they asked for some more. Faith is the central part of our salvation and it is pivotal in our daily walk, which is what the… Continue reading Quality, not Quantity
Faith With All The Trimmings
Make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. 2 Peter 1:5-7 God, by the power of the Holy Spirit within us, and the provision of his spiritual gifts,… Continue reading Faith With All The Trimmings
Nothing is Impossible
For he spoke and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm. Psalm 33:9 In Genesis 18, God asked the question – “Is anything too hard for the LORD?” Abraham wanted to believe, but Sarah was sceptical. When Job was faced with this question, he replied, “I know that you can do all… Continue reading Nothing is Impossible
A Change of Focus
I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds. Psalm 77:12 What I love about the different psalmists is their honesty regarding their personal frustrations and their perceived belief of God. In psalm 77 we watch Asaph talk himself from despair to hope, and it is absolutely fascinating. He is deeply troubled… Continue reading A Change of Focus
I Am Fully Known (3/3)
You Know All My Circumstances You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. Psalm 139 One of the most… Continue reading I Am Fully Known (3/3)
I Am Fully Known (2/3)
You Know All My Thoughts You discern my thoughts from afar. Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether. Psalm 139 Research is done on a myriad of topics across the globe, so it probably won’t surprise you to hear that a university in Canada embarked on a… Continue reading I Am Fully Known (2/3)
I Am Fully Known (1/3)
You Know All My Ways O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. Psalm 139 How many people really know you? Is there anyone that you have… Continue reading I Am Fully Known (1/3)
Habitual or Ritual
For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. Hosea 6:6 Getting into the habit of practicing these 5 elements of prayer, meditation, generosity, stillness and fasting is spiritually beneficial, but they must come from a place of obedience to God’s word, for the soul desire of experiencing… Continue reading Habitual or Ritual
