This is Part 2 of a 4 part series - How You Can Walk in the Spirit Be prepared for conflict The Bible explains that there are three forces - the world, the flesh and the devil - which constantly wage war against the believer. Let's look briefly at each of these forces. 1. The world I don't know anyone who loves this world who has ever...

This is Part 1 of a 4 part series - How You Can Walk in the Spirit Experiencing the adventure A medical doctor approached me with great excitement at the conclusion of our  training conference. He was overflowing with joy and excitement. "Since I have learned how to be filled with the Holy Spirit and walk in His power, the Christian life...

Profile on: Lavonne Kruse, determined to be successful. Can you imagine spending the first decade of your life thinking the woman who raised you was your mother, only to discover she was actually your grandmother? Perhaps the only thing that might shock you more would be discovering that your real mother was someone you had grown up believing...

Quotes on prayer Prayer lays hold of  God's plan and becomes the link between His will and its accomplishment on earth. Amazing things happen, and we are given the privilege of being the channels of the Holy Spirit's prayer. ~ Elisabeth Elliot Worshipping God is the great essential of fitness.  If you have not been worshipping...when...

This is Part 4 of a 4 part series - How You Can Love by Faith Take the step Agape love frequently expresses itself as a flow of compassion. Jesus said, “Rivers of living water shall flow from the inmost being of anyone who believes in me” (John 7:38, TLB). Compassion is one of these rivers. It is a gentle stream of tenderness and concern...

This is Part 3 of a 4 part series - How You Can Love by Faith 3. You cannot love in your own strength Just as surely as “those who are in the flesh (the worldly, carnal person) cannot please God,” so in your own strength you cannot love as you should. You cannot demonstrate agape love, God’s unconditional love for others, through your...

This is Part 2 of a 4 part series - How You Can Love by Faith Five truths about love But what is agape love? How does this kind of love express itself? Paul gives us an excellent description: "Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, never haughty or selfish or rude. Love does not demand its own way....