Posts with the tag “spirit”
Full of the Holy Spirit
by Curt Dodd on January 21st, 2025
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. (Ephesians 5:18) It is very important that you understand several things about the Holy Spirit. His main job is to point people to Christ. Jesus said, “He will speak about me.” He doesn't talk about Himself; He points people to Christ. When you find people who only want to talk about the Holy Spirit, and they... Read More
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The Dangers Of Pride
by Curt Dodd on November 13th, 2023
In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. - 1 Peter 5:5-7The epitome of not having a teachable ... Read More
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Control Your Heart
by Curt Dodd on November 25th, 2022
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. (Proverbs 4:23)When there is trouble in our lives, we tend to focus on that. We think we can work through it by mental-emotional gyrations. We dream about it, talk to our friends about it, and dwell on it. We devote a lot of verbiage to that trouble. Because we are worrying about it, Jesus is saying, “Don't let your hearts be ... Read More
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It’s Okay To Grieve
by Curt Dodd on September 22nd, 2022
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)Navigating loss is one of the toughest things we have to do as humans. Losing someone special to you is hard enough by itself. It is even more difficult when you realize that things will never be the same. Anytime you lose something, you press the “Reset” button.When you lose a spouse to death or divorce, it presses the “Reset... Read More
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