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Spirit promptings are more than emotions and an inward call. They are rooted in relationship with God and studying his living word.

Spirit Promptings: Inklings and Gentle Whispers of God

Nov 20, 2017 | 2 Corinthians, big picture, big-picture, Born Again, Calling, Christian Living, Culture, Discernment, Faith, Fulfillment, Galatians, God's Ordering, Grace, Identity, Inspiration, John, Leadership, Learn, Listening Up, Obedience, Personal Growth, providence, Purpose, Shaping, Taking Risks, Watch for Evidence of God, Wisdom, YLU17

Many folks report having spirit promptings - a compulsion or feeling of obligation seemingly from God. For instance, I once did mission work with someone who was convinced she was supposed to give her shoes to a resident of the area we were working in. Looking at his...

Sometimes, there are life circumstances that can only be called “God Things.” This is an example of how God showed me his presence in my life, and then He later proved it to me.

God Things; Miracles and Answered (or Unanswered) Prayers

Nov 13, 2017 | big picture, Christian Living, Culture, Discernment, Faith, Fulfillment, God's Ordering, Grace, Humility, Inspiration, Leadership, Learn, Life Seasons, Listening Up, Old Testament, Personal Growth, providence, Purpose, Revelation, Scripture, Service, Shaping, Stewardship, Testimony, The Potter, Watch for Evidence of God, Wisdom, YLU17

It had to be one of those God things. That’s the only reasoning I could muster for still being alive. It had to be. Only… I really wasn’t sure if I even believed in God. You see, my earliest memories of church and/or religion begin at a Catholic Church. (Note: this is...

Be on the lookout for Jesus sightings as you go about your day and life. You might just be surprised by when and how he appears.

Jesus Sightings Show a Watching World He is Present Here

Nov 6, 2017 | Christian Living, Culture, Ecclesiastes, Forgiveness, Fulfillment, God's Ordering, Grace, Humility, Inspiration, Leadership, Learn, Listening Up, Missions, Obedience, Old Testament, Parenting, Personal Growth, Prayer, providence, Revelation, Scripture, Service, Shaping, Testimony, Thankfulness, The Potter, Watch for Evidence of God, Wisdom, YLU17

“Be on the lookout for Jesus sightings.” That was the peculiar charge delivered to a group of mostly junior high kids embarking on international mission work. I was among them as a college-aged youth leader, though I felt quite inadequate for the role. I was certain I...

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