Look, “It is much easier to die than to lay down your life day in … Read More
Devotional 9-18-23 “Nothing is as important as staying right spiritually. And the only solution is a very simple one— “Come to Me….”
Look, “Nothing is as important as staying right spiritually. And the only solution is a … Read More
Devotional 9-15-23 “Repentance does not cause a sense of sin— it causes a sense of inexpressible unworthiness.”
Look, “Repentance does not cause a sense of sin— it causes a sense of inexpressible … Read More
Devotional 9-13-23 “The great battle in private prayer is overcoming this problem of our idle and wandering thinking. “
Look, “The great battle in private prayer is overcoming this problem of our idle and … Read More
Daily Devotional 7-10-23 “We tend to make prayer the preparation for our service, yet it is never that in the Bible”
Look, “We tend to make prayer the preparation for our service, yet it is never … Read More
Daily Devotional 7-9-23 “Every Christian must testify to the truth of God, but when it comes to the call to preach, there must be the agonizing grip of God’s hand on you— your life is in the grip of God for that very purpose. “
Look, “Every Christian must testify to the truth of God, but when it comes to … Read More
Daily Devotional 6-20-23 “Purity is not innocence— it is much more than that”
Look, “Purity is not innocence— it is much more than that. Purity is the result … Read More
Daily Devotional 7-3-23 “We get ourselves into circumstances that were not chosen by God, and suddenly we realize that we have been making our plans without Him”
Look, “We get ourselves into circumstances that were not chosen by God, and suddenly we … Read More
Daily Devotional 7-3-23 “Are you following the Spirit’s lead…”
Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every … Read More
Daily Devotional 7-2-23 “The vision that God gives is not some unattainable castle in the sky, but a vision of what God wants you to be down here””
Look, “The vision that God gives is not some unattainable castle in the sky, but … Read More
Daily Devotional 7-1-23 “The aim of a spiritually vigorous saint is “that I may know Him…”
Look, “The aim of a spiritually vigorous saint is “that I may know Him…” Do … Read More
Daily Devotional 6-20-23 “Purity is not innocence— it is much more than that”
Look, “Purity is not innocence— it is much more than that. Purity is the result … Read More
Daily Devotional 6-19-23 “True prophecy — the word of God put into the hearts of his servants”
Look, “True prophecy — the word of God put into the hearts of his servants … Read More
Daily Devotional 6-18-23 “Are you debating whether you should take a step of faith in Jesus”
Look, “Are you debating whether you should take a step of faith in Jesus, or … Read More
Daily Devotional 6-18-23 “The emphasis to–day is placed on the furtherance of an organization”
Look, “The emphasis to–day is placed on the furtherance of an organization; the note is, … Read More
Daily Devotional 6-18-23 “It is much easier to die than to lay down your life day in and day out with the sense of the high calling of God”
Look, “It is much easier to die than to lay down your life day in … Read More
Daily Devotional 6-18-23 “We step right out with recognition of God in some things, then self–consideration enters our lives and down we go”
Look, “We step right out with recognition of God in some things, then self–consideration enters … Read More
Daily Devotional 6-16-23 “Jesus did not say to make converts to your way of thinking, but He said to look after His sheep, to see that they get nourished in the knowledge of Him”
Look, “Jesus did not say to make converts to your way of thinking, but He … Read More
Daily Devotional 6-16-23 “How long is it going to take God to free us from the unhealthy habit of thinking only about ourselves?”
Look, “How long is it going to take God to free us from the unhealthy … Read More
Daily Devotional 6-16-23 “We should take a look at our current circumstances”
Look, “We should take a look at our current circumstances. Do crises which affect us … Read More
Daily Devotional 6-5-23 “Being saved and seeing Jesus are not the same thing”
Look, “Being saved and seeing Jesus are not the same thing. Many people who have … Read More
Daily Devotional 6-4-23 “We are not asked to believe the Bible, but to believe the One whom the Bible reveals “
Look, “A spiritually-minded person will never come to you with the demand— “Believe this and … Read More
Daily Devotional 6-3-23 “All that we build is going to be inspected by God. “
Look, “All that we build is going to be inspected by God. When God inspects … Read More
Daily Devotional 6-2-23 “No matter how difficult something may be, I must say, “Lord, I am delighted to obey You in this.”
Look, “No matter how difficult something may be, I must say, “Lord, I am delighted … Read More
Daily Devotional 6-1-23 “The will is the essential element in God’s creation of human beings”
Look, “The will is the essential element in God’s creation of human beings— sin is … Read More
Daily Devotional 3-22-23 “Today’s Prayer”
“Holy God, I confess that I don’t often think of myself as holy. But as … Read More
Daily Devotional 3-22-23 “He went out, not knowing where he was going”
Look, “A life of faith is not a life of one glorious mountaintop experience after … Read More
Daily Devotional 3-20-23 “Be serious in your commitment to God and gladly leave everything else alone”
Look, “I must cleanse myself from all filthiness in my flesh and my spirit until … Read More
Daily Devotional 3-16-23 “Today’s Prayer”
“O Father, almighty and sovereign LORD, I pray with the apostle Paul that you will … Read More
Daily Devotional 3-16-23 “Tolerating a wrong attitude toward another person causes you to follow the spirit of the devil, no matter how saintly you are”
Look, “Tolerating a wrong attitude toward another person causes you to follow the spirit of … Read More
Daily Devotional 3-15-23 ” if I obey God I do so because at some point in my life I yielded myself to Him”
Look, “When you yield to something, you will soon realize the tremendous control it has … Read More
Daily Devotional 3-15-23 “Today’s Prayer”
“To you, God, the eternal and almighty One, be glory and honor, forever and ever. … Read More
Daily Devotional 3-12-23 “Today’s Prayer”
“O God, my righteous Father in heaven, you are holy — nothing compares to you. … Read More
Daily Devotional 3-12-23 “Genuine total surrender is a personal sovereign preference for Jesus Christ Himself”
Look, ‘Gaining heaven, being delivered from sin, and being made useful to God are things … Read More
3-2-23 “Today’s Prayer”
“O Father, thank you for loving me at such great expense. Your gift of Jesus … Read More
3-1-23 “True love never simply declares itself. Jesus said”
Look, “True love never simply declares itself. Jesus said, “Whoever confesses Me before men [that … Read More
2-26-23 “I am impressed with the wonderful truths of God’s Word”
Look, “Have you ever said to yourself, “I am impressed with the wonderful truths of … Read More
2-25-23 “Today’s Prayer”
“Father, I know there are many who are sincere, but who have given up the … Read More
2-24-23 “…though the more abundantly I love you, the less I am loved”
Look, “The real test of a saint is not one’s willingness to preach the gospel, … Read More
2-22-23 “Continue to persevere spiritually”
Look, “If our hopes seem to be experiencing disappointment right now, it simply means that … Read More
2-22-23 “For there are many false prophets in the world”
Today’s Prayer “O Father, I confess that sometimes I get busy and distracted. In such … Read More
2-21-23 “He trusted His Father completely”
Look, “Jesus provided the perfect example: He trusted His Father completely, obeyed Him sacrificially (Phil. … Read More
2-20-23 “Never let the sense of past failure defeat your next step”
Look, “In the Garden of Gethsemane, the disciples went to sleep when they should have … Read More
2-20-23 “Arise, let us go from here”
Look, “If we are quietly waiting before God after He has said to us, “Come … Read More
2-20-23 “Today’s Prayer”
“Yahweh, you are the one God. I commit to love you with all of my … Read More
2-21-23 “She has done a good work for Me.”
Look, “There are times when it seems as if God watches to see if we … Read More
Devotional 2-16-23 “Today’s Prayer”
“Almighty God, I want to be drawn near to you. I thank you for the … Read More
Devotional 2-16-23 “Arise from the dead…”
Look, “We all have many dreams and aspirations when we are young, but sooner or … Read More
Devotional 2-15-23 “Why has God left us on the earth?”
Look, “Why has God left us on the earth? Is it simply to be saved … Read More
Devotional 3-12-23 “Genuine total surrender is a personal sovereign preference for Jesus Christ Himself”
Look, ‘Gaining heaven, being delivered from sin, and being made useful to God are things … Read More
Devotional 2-11-23 “Your mind is the greatest gift God has given you and it ought to be devoted entirely to Him”
Look, “Your mind is the greatest gift God has given you and it ought to … Read More
Devotional 2-9-23 “Have you delivered yourself over to exhaustion because of the way you have been serving God?”
“Let’s remember that the love we feel for others and the intercession we are given … Read More
Devotional 2-7-23 “Have you delivered yourself over to exhaustion because of the way you have been serving God?”
Look, “Have you delivered yourself over to exhaustion because of the way you have been … Read More
Devotional 2-6-23 “When we are born again by the Spirit of God”
Look, “When we are born again by the Spirit of God, our testimony is based … Read More
Devotional 2-5-23 “When the good news of Jesus is preached, the Holy Spirit is at work making the message powerful.”
Look, “When the good news of Jesus is preached, the Holy Spirit is at work … Read More
Devotional 2-4-23 “There is nothing easier than getting saved, because it is solely God’s sovereign work”
Look, “There is nothing easier than getting saved, because it is solely God’s sovereign work— … Read More
Devotional 2-3-23 “Once when [Jesus] was eating with [the disciples], he commanded them, “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before.”
“Once when [Jesus] was eating with [the disciples], he commanded them, “Do not leave Jerusalem … Read More
Devotional 1-26-22 “Every time we lose ground in our fellowship with God, it is because we have disrespectfully thought that we knew better than Jesus Christ. “
Look, “Every time we lose ground in our fellowship with God, it is because we … Read More
Devotional 1-26-22 “he Spirit’s work in the message of the cross gives it seemingly inexplicable power to reach into people’s hearts and call them to Jesus”
Key Thought “The Spirit’s work in the message of the cross gives it seemingly inexplicable … Read More
Devotional 1-24-22 “I must not neglect the Scriptures as the word of God.”
Key Thought The Scriptures are inspired by the Holy Spirit (2 Timothy 3:16-17), and the … Read More
Devotional 1-24-22 “When we are born again, if we are spiritual at all, we have visions of what Jesus wants us to be”
Look, “When we are born again, if we are spiritual at all, we have visions … Read More
Devotional 1-24-23 “God created man to be master of the life in the earth and sea and sky”
“God created man to be master of the life in the earth and sea and … Read More
Devotional 1-23-22 “Our prayers are so much more than the words we say”
Look, “Our prayers are so much more than the words we say. We pray, consciously, … Read More
Devotional 1-23-22 “You can always tell when someone has been beholding the glory of the Lord”
“You can always tell when someone has been beholding the glory of the Lord, because … Read More
Devotional 1-23-23 “We must keep this thing going”
“The emphasis to–day is placed on the furtherance of an organization; the note is, “We … Read More
Daily Devotional 1-22-23 “Our danger is to water down God’s word to suit ourselves”
“Our danger is to water down God’s word to suit ourselves. God never fits His … Read More
Devotional 1-21-22 “Wake yourself up and look to God”
Look, “The basic lesson of the Sermon on the Mount is to narrow all your … Read More
Daily Devotional 1-20-22 “The truth is we have nothing to fear”
Look, “The truth is we have nothing to fear and nothing to overcome because He … Read More
Devotional 1-20-22 “Being born again by the Spirit”
Being born again by the Spirit is an unmistakable work of God, as mysterious as … Read More
Devotional 1-12-22 “The Gift for Those Who Belong” — God’s Holy Fire for 01/12/2023″
You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm … Read More
Devotional 1-12-22 “Wisdom From Oswald Chambers”
“When the Son of man cometh, shall He find faith on the earth?” We all … Read More
Devotional 1-10-22
Look, “When a person is born again, he knows that it is because he has … Read More
Devotional 1-9-22 “The Missing Ingredient!”
“The Missing Ingredient!” — God’s Holy Fire for 01/09/2023 On one occasion, while [Jesus] was eating with [the disciples], he gave … Read More
Devotional 1-3-22
Look, our pal, David Jeremiah reminds us that: “I encourage you to take to heart … Read More
Proverbs 15:18
I remember being severely chastised once while in a meeting at another organization. I wanted … Read More
Spirit Vision” — God’s Holy Fire for 09/19/2022
The Spirit lifted me [Ezekiel] up and brought me to the exiles in Babylonia in the vision … Read More
September Memory Verse (Titus 3:4-5
September Memory Verse: “But the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared. He saved us. … Read More
“For his Spirit joins with our spirit ” — 09-11/2022
For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that we are God’s children. And … Read More
“Put to Death the Misdeeds of the Body” — God’s Holy Fire for 09/09/2022
Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation — but it is not to the … Read More
“Not the letter, but of the Spirit” — 09-04/2022
Such confidence we have through Christ before God. Not that we are competent in ourselves … Read More
“Confirmation!” — God’s Holy Fire for 08/23/2022
[Jesus said,] “When the Friend I plan to send you from the Father comes — the … Read More
“The Spirit of Truth” — God’s Holy Fire for 08/20/2022
[Jesus said,] “I will talk to the Father, and he’ll provide you another Friend so that … Read More
“Only the Holy Spirit Gives Birth to Spiritual Life” — God’s Holy Fire for 08/11/2022
[Jesus continued,] “Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual … Read More
The Knowledge of God’s Will” — God’s Holy Fire 8-2-22
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying … Read More
“They Do not Have the Spirit!” 7-29-22
“They Do not Have the Spirit!” — SpiritFire for 03/29/2016 These people are the ones who are … Read More
Heb 6:4-6 7-24-22
For it is impossible to bring back to repentance those who were once enlightened — … Read More
Saved by Grace through faith in Christ Jesus not by works – 7-20-22
God’s Word says that we are saved by grace through faith in Christ Jesus and not … Read More
“Don’t Worry about What to Say!” — God’s Holy Fire for 07/20/2022
[Jesus said,] “But when you are arrested and stand trial, don’t worry in advance about what … Read More
” “I tell you the truth, all sin and blasphemy can be forgiven, but anyone who blasphemes the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven.”7-18-22
[Jesus:] “I tell you the truth, all sin and blasphemy can be forgiven, but anyone who … Read More
“I baptize you with water, but [Jesus] will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”7-16-22
[John the Baptizer:] “I baptize you with water, but [Jesus] will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” — Mark 1:8 … Read More
“Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.” 7-5-22
Key Thought This desperate cry for God’s forgiveness is from King David to God in David’s deep … Read More
“But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit.” 7-5-22
Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death … Read More
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives” 7-2-22
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, … Read More
Let the Holy Spirit Guide Your Lives!” 6-30-22
God’s Holy Fire for 06/30/2022 So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then … Read More
Helping Our Children Heal… 6-25-22
Posted by Bonnie Bee, 2 min Supportive School helps our communities with traumatized children. Frequently … Read More
“God’s Spirit is given to those who believe” 6-25-22
So again I ask, does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you … Read More
“Be A Special Messenger” 6-22-22
[Paul wrote,] For by God’s grace, I am a special messenger from Christ Jesus to you … Read More
Obey 6-19-22
[Paul and his traveling companions] looked up the local disciples [in Tyre] and stayed with them seven days. … Read More
Have You Ever Heard God’s Voice? 5-13-22
Have you heard God’s voice? How did it change you? Feel again what you felt … Read More
While [the Christians in Antioch] were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” — Acts 13:2 NIV 6-8-22
Key Thought Worship, whether individually in our daily lives or assembled with other Christians, should … Read More
They Prospered Wonderfully” — God’s Holy Fire for 05/30/2022
When [Paul’s] friends learned of the plot [to kill him], they got him out of [Jerusalem], took him to Caesarea, … Read More
“When the Holy Spirit leads and guides God’s servants” 05/28/2022
When the Holy Spirit leads and guides God’s servants, people come to Christ with great … Read More
“Guided to Mission” — God’s Holy Fire for 05/27/2022
The Spirit told Philip, “Go to that chariot [carrying an Ethiopian official] and stay near it.” — Acts … Read More
“Holy Spirit” — 05/26/2022
When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles’ … Read More
The Gift” — God’s Holy Fire for 05/13/2022
And Peter said to [the crowd on Pentecost], “Repent and be baptized every one of you … Read More
Ecclesiastes 3:11 – Bible Study Tools
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the … Read More
Jesus was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit, … — Luke 10:21 NLT
Key Thought All too frequently, we pursue the wrong things hoping that they will make … Read More
“Focus of Ministry” — God’s Holy Fire for 05/07/2022
[Jesus, in the synagogue, reading from Isaiah:] “The Spirit of the LORD is upon me, for … Read More
“Pentecost and the Promised Spirit” — God’s Holy Fire for 05/06/2022
[The LORD said:] “I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters … Read More
“How Does God Want Christians to Live?” — 5-3-22
By Bibles for America <blog@bfa.org> We probably all have some ideas about how Christians should live … Read More
“The Commission, the Promise” — God’s Holy Fire for 05/02/2022
Then Jesus came to [the eleven disciples] and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has … Read More
Blasphemy!” — God’s Holy Fire for 04/30/2022
[Jesus:] “So I tell you, every sin and blasphemy can be forgiven — except blasphemy against … Read More
“God’s Servant” — God’s Holy Fire for 04/28/2022
“Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I … Read More
“Led” — God’s Holy Fire for 04/27/2022
[After his baptism,] Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by … Read More
Baptize With Fire!” — God’s Holy Fire for 04/25/2022
[John the Baptizer:] “I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. … Read More
“Confirmation” — God’s Holy Fire for 04/20/2022
I speak the truth in Christ — I am not lying, my conscience confirms it … Read More
“Too Deep for Words” — God’s Holy Fire for 04/18/2022
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to … Read More
The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. — Romans 8:16 NIV
Key Thought We can believe that we are God’s children. We can think it. We … Read More
Power to Overcome!” — God’s Holy Fire for 04/13/2022
Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature … Read More
Life to Our Mortal Bodies” — God’s Holy Fire for 04/12/2022
If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he … Read More
And Christ lives within you, so even though your body will die because of sin, the Spirit gives you life because you have been made right with God. — Romans 8:10 NLT
And Christ lives within you, so even though your body will die because of sin, … Read More
The mind controlled by the sinful nature is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. — Romans 8:6 NIV 4-10-22
The mind controlled by the sinful nature is death, but the mind governed by the … Read More
“Who Controls You?” — God’s Holy Fire for 04/09/2022
Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who … Read More
“Follow the Spirit” — God’s Holy Fire for 04/08/2022
The law of Moses was unable to save us because of the weakness of our … Read More
“No Condemnation!” — God’s Holy Fire for 04/07/2022
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because … Read More
Prejudice is Ungodly
For no one is a Jew who is merely one outwardly, nor is circumcision outward … Read More
Jesus: The Name Above All Names!” — God’s Holy Fire for 04/04/2022
The Good News is about [God’s] Son. In his earthly life he was born into King David’s … Read More
Jesus: The Name Above All Names!” — God’s Holy Fire for 04/04/2022
And we have received God’s Spirit (not the world’s spirit), so we can know the … Read More
There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse 03/24/2022
There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from … Read More
Prayer for 03-22-2022
Today’s Prayer Father God, please give me a deeper appreciation for Scripture. As I look … Read More
Made Holy!” — God’s Holy Fire for 03/21/2022
God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made … Read More
“Equal Access” — God’s Holy Fire for 03/17/2022
[Jesus] brought this Good News of peace to you Gentiles who were far away from him, … Read More
“To Know Him Better” — God’s Holy Fire for 03/16/2022
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may … Read More
“The Guarantee!” — God’s Holy Fire for 03/14/2022
While we live in these earthly bodies, we groan and sigh, but it’s not that … Read More
“Lead Me on Level Ground” — God’s Holy Fire for 03/09/2022
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit … Read More
“A New Spirit” — God’s Holy Fire for 03/08/2022
[God, speaking about the Israelite exiles in Babylon:] “And I will give them singleness of heart … Read More
Wisdom From Oswald Chambers
When a man’s heart is right with God the mysterious utterances of the Bible are … Read More
We live under the new way of the Holy Spirit
The old way, with laws etched in stone, led to death, though it began with … Read More
“A New Heart!” — God’s Holy Fire for 03/05/2022
[God, to the Israelite exiles in Babylon:] “I’ll give you a new heart, put a new … Read More
“Water for Our Thirsty Souls” — God’s Holy Fire for 03/04/2022
[The LORD said,] “For I will pour out water to quench your thirst and to irrigate … Read More
“The New Covenant of Life” — God’s Holy Fire for 03/03/2022
It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything on our own. … Read More
Spirit-Written Letter” — God’s Holy Fire for 03/02/2022
Clearly, you are a letter from Christ showing the result of our ministry among you. … Read More
“His Breath Is My Life” — God’s Holy Fire for 03/01/2022
[Elihu said,] “The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me … Read More