Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Fresh Presence, Fresh Power

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in … Continue reading →

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Posted in Bible, Devotions, Faith, Knowing God, Prayer | Tagged death, evangelism, God's power, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, responsibility, resurection, unbelievers | Leave a comment

His Glory At Stake

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

“I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols.” (NIV) Isaiah 42:8 God gives Solomon and the Israelites a sullen warning: “But if you turn away and forsake the decrees and commands I have given you … Continue reading →

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Posted in Bible, Devotions | Tagged building the Temple, disobedience, glorifying God, God's commands, God's glory, God's presence, God's reign, God's reputation, God's wrath, Holy Spirit, idol worship, Knowing God, serving God, Solomon, worship | Leave a comment

Spirit of Truth

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever– the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for … Continue reading →

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Posted in Bible, Encouragement, Knowing God, Spiritual Growth | Tagged counselor, deposit, Faith, glory, God's dwelling place, Grace, Guidance, Holy Spirit, Knowing God, Truth | Leave a comment

The Ultimate Re-Arranger of Life

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

Christmas reminds us that God is the ultimate re-arranger of lives. God radically rearranged Mary’s life when the angel, Gabriel, visited her. She probably was just entering her teen years. She was looking forward to marriage, to settling down, and … Continue reading →

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Posted in Bible, Christmas, Devotions, Holidays, Jesus, Life Plan | Tagged accusations, adulation, angels, Anticipation, Baby Jesus, Bethlehem, Christmas, Christmas story, Fear, glory, God's purpose, Holy Spirit, humble, Jesus birth, joy, manger, Messiah, Peace, promises of God, Savior, scorn, shepherds, son of God, virgin Mary | Leave a comment

Wonderful Counselor

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (NIV) Isaiah 9:6 A Wonderful … Continue reading →

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