Well, everyone, the study has ended but the knowledge we've gained is tucked away in our memory banks. Are you, like me, always going to remember that we are "Not Alone?" SO thankful that God led Melissa to lead us in this study of the ministries of the Holy Spirit for March. What's next for you? Are you already planning out your next Bible readings? I'm reading in the Gospel of Luke for a few more days with my Scripture Union Bible plan. I'd love to know where you are going next. It's so important to meet with the Lord. It changes how we see life every day. We always love to hear from you. Any ideas for our next online study? Suggestions? Comment below […] Read more »

March 29 - 2 Thessalonians 2 Lesson: He Restrains Dear Lord, bless our time with you today.  Meet us where we are at, guide our minds, and hold our hearts as we search for Your truth. First, do your own quiet time with God and 4R journaling.  When you are complete, come back here for the lesson. Request Gods’ help Read 2 Thessalonians 2 Record a verse that stands out to you Respond to God You know, this lesson took me forever to write. And at first I had it near the beginning of the study because I had in my head that this ministry of restrain was to restrain something within us.  And really, I guess in a way that’s true. But as I […] Read more »

March 28 - Ephesians 4:1-16 Lesson: He is the Source of Unity Dear Lord, bless our time with you today.  Meet us where we are at, guide our minds, and hold our hearts as we search for Your truth. First, do your own quiet time with God and 4R journaling.  When you are complete, come back here for the lesson. Request Gods’ help Read Ephesians 4:1-16 Record a verse that stands out to you Respond to God Unity.  We all want it.  We all desire it. We all crave it.  Aaannddd we all stink at it. Ohhhh, you know it's true!  And today, it's even more evident how un unified we are! Unity is not something that is natural for us.  It's unnatural.  But it […] Read more »

 March 27 – 2 Corinthians 3 Lesson: He is the Source of Liberty Dear Lord, bless our time with you today.  Meet us where we are at, guide our minds, and hold our hearts as we search for Your truth. First, do your own quiet time with God and 4R journaling.  When you are complete, come back here for the lesson. Request Gods’ help Read 2 Corinthians 3 Record a verse that stands out to you Respond to God Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the […] Read more »

March 26 - 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Lesson: He is the Source of Spiritual Gifts Dear Lord, bless our time with you today.  Meet us where we are at, guide our minds, and hold our hearts as we search for Your truth. First, do your own quiet time with God and 4R journaling.  When you are complete, come back here for the lesson. Request Gods’ help Read Corinthians 12:4-11 Record a verse that stands out to you Respond to God Not only does the Spirit produce fruit, but He is the one who gives us our spiritual gifts.  Understand, I am not going to be in discussion about which gifts are applicable to today’s church and whatnot.  I am just going to talk to the gifts […] Read more »

March 25 - Acts 2 Lesson: He is the Source of Power Dear Lord, bless our time with you today.  Meet us where we are at, guide our minds, and hold our hearts as we search Your truth. First, do your own quiet time with God and 4R journaling.  When you are complete, come back here for the lesson. Request Gods’ help Read Acts 2 Record a verse that stands out to you Respond to God Today’s ministry kind of ties in with yesterday’s ministry, the ministry of fellowship.  Fellowship, consistently, leads to power. Not the kind of invincible Marvel-like power, but the power of fellowship to do God’s will as one body in Christ.  It's the power of the Holy Spirit that works in […] Read more »

March 24 - 2 Corinthians 13 Lesson: He is the Source of Fellowship Dear Lord, bless our time with you today.  Meet us where we are at, guide our minds, and hold our hearts as we search for Your truth. First, do your own quiet time with God and 4R journaling.  When you are complete, come back here for the lesson. Request Gods’ help Read 2 Corinthians 13 Record a verse that stands out to you Respond to God The Spirit gives us awakening, life, fellowship, and connection.  Feeling disconnected from God?  Start chatting with Him.  It doesn’t have to be long elaborate prayers.  It can be small yet meaningful chats with Him throughout the day.  Feel like you need a recharge? Pray!  Have a […] Read more »

March 23 - Acts 20 Lesson: He Selects Overseers Dear Lord, bless our time with you today.  Meet us where we are at, guide our minds, and hold our hearts as we search for Your truth. First, do your own quiet time with God and 4R journaling.  When you are complete, come back here for the lesson.   Request Gods’ help Read Acts 20 Record a verse that stands out to you Respond to God Paul tells us in Acts 20:28 that it’s the Holy Spirit who selects the overseers of the church: “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.” What is the job of an overseer?  […] Read more »

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