Tag: Holy Spirit
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The Fruit That Cannot Be Divided
Spiritual growth is not the careful selection of virtues, but the quiet formation of a whole new life shaped by the Spirit. Bible Readings Reflection Scripture speaks of the fruit of the Spirit in a way that is both familiar and quietly surprising. Many believers can name the qualities listed by Paul — love, joy,…
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Rivers of Living Water
Many years ago, a pastor prayed over me with simple words that have stayed with me ever since: “Let rivers flow.” At the time, I did not fully understand what those words would come to mean, but they have continued to echo quietly through my life and faith. Over time, I have come to see…
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God Heals the Brokenhearted
There are wounds that are not visible, yet they shape how we wake, how we hope, and how we carry ourselves through the day. Scripture does not shy away from such pain. Again and again, God reveals Himself as the One who comes close to the brokenhearted—not to dismiss their grief, but to heal it…
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God With Us — God Within Us
From the beginning, God’s desire has been to dwell with His people. What began as a promise — “God with us” — finds its fullest expression in Jesus Christ, and continues through the transforming presence of the Holy Spirit within us. Bible Readings Reflection The promise of “God with us” finds its fulfilment in Jesus…
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Born from Above: A Reflection on Nicodemus and New Life (John 3)
Nicodemus came to Jesus under cover of darkness — searching, cautious, and quietly unsettled. What Jesus offers him is not advice for living, but the gift of new life, given from above. Bible Readings Reflection Nicodemus came to Jesus at night. He was a Jewish teacher — learned, respected, sincere — yet inwardly unsettled. For…
Where Rivers Flow 