There are two insights here: one, the implication here is that mediums and such have power otherwise, it wouldn’t matter and two, looking for direction from them is a type of spiritual adultery. Leviticus 19:31 ‘Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. I am the LORD [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Spirit’
Lookin’ in All the Wrong Places
Posted in Lent, tagged Ephesians 6:12, faith, God, Holy Spirit, Lent, Leviticus, mediums, Saul, Spirit, spiritist, spirtuality, trust, witch of endor, witchcraft on February 24, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Spirit Quenching
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged fire, fire of God, grieving the holy spirit, Holy Spirit, Paul, Spirit, Thessalonians on February 13, 2011 | 2 Comments »
If we are told to NOT quench the Spirit, then it must be possible. We must lean toward quenching on occasion or maybe more often than that. Apparently, it’s a concern. It requires adjustment. It’s a call for change. Or simply: stop doing it! I Thessalonians 5:19 Do not quench the Spirit. [NIV] Do not [...]
Wrath of Night
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged Christ, Holy Spirit, John 14:12, light, miracles, Paul, slumbering spirit, Spirit, Thessalonians, way of Jesus on February 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s what I’m thinking about Paul’s references to day and night: it’s not literally day or night that is the issue, but light and darkness. Light can overcome darkness. But darkness can also mean lack of awareness, disconnectedness, isolation, and blindness. It is a personal spirit asleep. I Thessalonians 5:5, 6a, 7a, 8a, 9 You [...]
Why I Need A Strong Heart
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged God, heart, Holy Spirit, I Corinthians 13, love, micro-universe, Paul, sacred other, soul, Spirit, strength, Thessalonians, way of Jesus on February 1, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Paul speaks a specific blessing on the Thessalonians: a strong heart and so much love that it overflows on everyone. Now there’s a blessing I can embrace. But heart strength must accompany love, because loving others is not easy–it’s not just Valentine roses and chocolates. I Thessalonians 3:12-13a May the Lord make your love increase [...]
Testing My Heart
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged authenticity, Bible, heart, Holy Spirit, inner life, love, Paul, Psalm 26, sanctification, Spirit, Sullenberger, testing, Thessalonians, way of Jesus on January 27, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Are there people out there who actually like taking tests? Not me. Conceptually, I understand the reason for them, they inform me and reveal to me what I know. But I have contorted this process into a performance: good score, good girl and vice versa, or worse, pass/fail. That’s not how it works. I Thessalonians [...]
I Remember Your Chains
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged God, Jesus, Laijon Liu, pain, prisoner, remember, Savior, soul, Spirit, suffering, way of Jesus on January 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
There were many deep and wonderful discoveries in the book of Colossians and I thank Paul for the words and prayers that came from it. And yet, I forgot he was imprisoned as he wrote this epistle. Who else have I forgotten in their suffering? Who else have I taken for granted? Colossians 4:18 I, [...]
Idolatry Obstructs Resurrections
Posted in Ordinary Time, tagged crucifixion, earthly nature, ego, faith, God, Holy Spirit, idolatry, Jesus, paradox, renewal, resurrection, seed, self, Spirit, trust, way of Jesus, way of the cross on January 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Becoming is a series of resurrections. In order to optimize the resurrections of the heart, soul & mind, there must be deaths–crucifixions, to be specific. But a number of hindrances to the deaths as well as the awakenings play out in my life. Categorically, the biggest obstacle is idolatry. Colossians 3:3-5 For you died, and [...]
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