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The Spirit is Our Helper

The Holy Spirit helps us. Is it crazy to think of God’s Spirit helping us? In case the word “helper” seems a little disrespectful to you, let me put you at ease. When Jesus comforted his disciples in preparation for his death, he told them, “ And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate (parakletos) to help …

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calling, Courage, discoruagement, faith, Uncategorized

How to Fight Discouragement: Get Your Courage On!

  Discouraged. It’s a powerful word. Do you know it? I know this word so well I can tell you how many freckles it wears. No, it isn’t a person, but I often stare Discouragement in the face. If fear doesn’t stop me from moving forward into the call, the enemy tries his second tactic, the “D” word. Honestly, most of the time …

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Bible study, Counsel, gifts, Uncategorized

Word Wednesday: Is Your Gift Parakaleo?

“We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a person’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith, If it is serving, let her serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging let her encourage…” Romans 12: 6-8. (NIV with Lee paraphrase) What’s your gift? Romans 12 promises that we are …

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