Our True North is the Holy Spirit. In the vast expanse of the night sky, a single star has guided countless travelers throughout history. The North Star, or Polaris, stands as an unwavering beacon of direction, positioned almost directly above the Earth’s North Pole. While other stars wheel through the darkness in their nightly dance, Polaris remains steadfast, offering a fixed point of reference for those seeking their way (true north). This celestial constant serves as a powerful metaphor for the Holy Spirit’s guidance in our lives. Just as ancient mariners and explorers relied on Polaris to navigate treacherous waters Read More
Category: Holy Spirit
Mindset Mondays: The Silent Perspective
Silence is defined as the absence of sound; stillness. I watched a movie the other day called Quiet Place: Day One. It is the third movie in the Quiet Place trilogy. I find the concept of having to keep quiet all the time refreshing. I love quiet times. My daily devotional had this to say about silence: Silence fuels the prophetic gift within you. It is a dimension in the spirit where you can receive revelation from the throne of God. During periods of silence, you learn how to calm your spirit and discern what is happening in the spirit Read More
Thirsty!: Come and Drink
Thirsty is an interesting word. It has so many meanings, from needing a drink to being eager. I was reading something today that reminded me to drink more water. Then I started thinking about how thirst can cause our minds and bodies to fail. The same is true in a spiritual sense. If we do not quench our spiritual thirst, we will never experience the life of purpose that God planned for us. What a wasted life! John 7:37 tells us that Jesus stood and called out [in a loud voice], “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me Read More
Holy Spirit: Strategist
For my final Holy Spirit post in the month of January, I want to introduce the Holy Spirit as a strategist. He was present at creation, hovering (strategically planning and thinking) over the face of the deep; He strategized how to spread the gospel by sending Paul, Peter, and others out to different cities and forbidding them from going to other places, and He sent Philip to preach the good news to an Ethiopian eunuch and then transported him away. As you spend time with the Holy Spirit, ask Him to give you strategies for your life as well as Read More
Holy Spirit: He Liberates Us from Sin
You are no longer held in bondage. Celebrate your freedom.