In 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, the apostle Paul lists nine supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit. One of these manifestations of the Spirit is called “discerning of spirits.” I believe this gift is incredibly vital for the body of Christ today. I would define discerning of spirits as the supernatural ability ...
Read More »Dinner is Served, Spiritual-Style
In my family, we have two aunts who made wonderful cut-out sugar cookies at Christmas-time when we were kids. Beautifully decorated trees, angels, wreaths, and snowmen were displayed on platters at the annual party. Icing in red, green, blue, and yellow adorned the cookies along with sprinkles, coconut, and red ...
Read More »“That’s Just Me,” An Excuse for Bad Behavior?
Have you ever told someone, “That’s just me,”? That comment usually follows someone’s criticism of our character or a habit. It’s a defensive punch, with an implied offensive follow up: “You’re being judgmental and unfair.” Is this a valid excuse for bad behavior? Recently, I helped a friend administer the ...
Read More »Two Kinds of People…
There are two kinds of people in this world… Those who operate under Earthly Wisdom and those who operate under Heavenly Wisdom. True wisdom is a combination of being wise, knowledgeable, and justly applying both. However, it’s possible to have knowledge and not use it wisely. Firstly, earthly wisdom is ...
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