Overcoming Adversity As long as we live on this planet, we will surely face adversity. However, the Bible makes it crystal clear that as God's children, we are overcomers through the finished work of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. To overcome adversity means that we yield fully to ... read more
Maintaining Joy and Patience in Affliction
"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12 A few years ago, I experienced a period of intense testing. You know the "never-ending" type that makes you feel like your mind, will, and emotions have been completely pureed in a blender. (Yes, that type!) I'll like to ... read more
Understanding the Role of the Holy Spirit as our Helper
Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel like life has handed you more than you can handle or that you've been called to accomplish more than you can? A few days before Jesus was crucified, he had a long conversation with his disciples detailed in John 14-16. He encouraged them with the news that although ... read more
Learning to Keep in Step with the Holy Spirit: Part 3
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 This is my third and final post on the series titled "Learning to Keep in Step with the Holy Spirit," which has been focused on living a victorious life that glorifies and honors God through the Holy Spirit. We have discussed the ... read more
Learning to Keep in Step with the Holy Spirit: Part 2
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 In my last post, I started a discussion on how to fully engage the Holy Spirit, walk with Him and keep in step with Him. We examined three very important points regarding our relationship with God and our union with Him through the ... read more
Learning to Keep in Step with the Holy Spirit: Part 1
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 This post is a continuation of my ongoing series on the ministry of the Holy Spirit. In previous posts, we discussed who the Holy Spirit is, His Role in salvation and how He empowers us to live a free life in Christ. In my last ... read more
