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  • By Mikella Van Dyke In the game of Jenga, the blocks build on each other. In a similar way, the New Testament builds on the blocks of the Old Testament. Our understanding of scripture must be taken by studying the whole Bible. The Old Testament is foundational to our understanding of the New Testament. When… [Continue Reading]

    The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament

  • Which Translation should I use? I get asked this question regularly, “Which translation should I use?” Although I am not partial to any translation, I do have some words to say on this subject. There are many great English translations and the scholarship for these translations is amazing. We have common usage ones that are… [Continue Reading]

    Which Translation should I use?

  • How often do I spend more time investigating the work Christ has done in others lives than celebrating it?

    I remember when my oldest went from the most difficult child in the world to a professing believer that had made huge strides in every area of his life, I asked myself, “Is this too good to be true?”

    I remember many instances in our marriage where one of us changed, and we were slow to receive that change.

    How often do I spend WAY more time investigating the work Christ has done in others lives, rather than celebrating it?

  • “You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be his worshipers. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
    John 4:24

    Worship in Spirit and in truth

  • Thanksgiving is around the corner.. and I am reminded that for me, I hate the cliche ways of thinking about gratitude. Listing what I’m thankful for rarely pierces my thankless heart. It rarely lasts for me.

    So, here is something that has truly made the difference for me. A realization that one aspect of being filled with the Holy Spirit means we worship and are thankful. That a SPIRIT filled life means we are hyper-aware of Gods love for us which leads us to sing psalms to one another, thank God, and commune with each other in thanksgiving.

    A Spirit filled life leads to worship

The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament

By Mikella Van Dyke In the game of Jenga, the blocks build on each other. In a similar way, the New Testament builds on the blocks of the Old Testament. Our understanding of scripture must be taken by studying the whole Bible. The Old Testament is foundational to our understanding of the ... READ the POST

How often do I spend WAY more time investigating the work Christ has done in others lives, rather than celebrating it?

... READ the POST

How often do I spend more time investigating the work Christ has done in others lives than celebrating it? I remember when my oldest went from the most difficult child in the world to a professing believer that had made huge strides in every area of his life, I asked myself, “Is this too good to be true?” I remember many instances in our marriage where one of us changed, and we were slow to receive that change.

Worship in Spirit and in truth

... READ the POST

"You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be his worshipers. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” John 4:24

A Spirit filled life leads to worship

... READ the POST

Thanksgiving is around the corner.. and I am reminded that for me, I hate the cliche ways of thinking about gratitude. Listing what I’m thankful for rarely pierces my thankless heart. It rarely lasts for me. So, here is something that has truly made the difference for me. A realization that one aspect of being filled with the Holy Spirit means we worship and are thankful. That a SPIRIT filled life means we are hyper-aware of Gods love for us which leads us to sing psalms to one another, thank God, and commune with each other in thanksgiving.

Called to be right or righteous?

... READ the POST

It is interesting how concerned I can be about being right, when God has not called me to be right, but instead to righteousness. Often, the very circumstances that are challenging me to stand up for what is right are being used to sanctify me and make me righteous. John’s use of action words strike me. Instead of being right, I need to DO what is right. Instead of simply basking in the light, I must WALK in the light.

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