Most Christians have a burning desire to be controlled by the Spirit of God. This burning desire has the same effect on us that fire has on gold: It purifies. When a goldsmith removes impurity from gold, he heats a small amount of the precious metal until it...

When we consistently look into God’s “perfect law of liberty” we will not forget what we see. Instead, we will begin to recognize the freedom that belongs to us. We accept God’s image of our lives rather than our old distorted thoughts. The “law of liberty” frees...

Many so-called Christian leaders have made inadequate progress, having become content with their spiritual walk. In the same way, many believers have settled for immaturity as the norm. And many have lost the zeal for spiritual growth. Maybe they never had it.After...

The deep, heartfelt desire of God is that His will be expressed in our character and behavior. If we are to hear and understand clearly what God is saying, then there must be continual strides toward positive spiritual progress.Notice from First Corinthians 2:9-10...

In order to truly understand the nature of God’s demand for holy living we must perceive the purpose for holy living. God yearns to lift people everywhere into a successful and powerful experience in life. He desires that His very own image be reflected in us so...

When we grasp the impact of the new lifestyle of living under the direction and guidance of the Holy Spirit, then we can understand why God sets such a high premium on it. He gave us a great goal to reach for; then Jesus became our example to imitate in achieving...

Our manner of life expresses the value we place upon Jesus. Our lives become a pleasure to God because we are conformed to His wishes, changed to His ways, and delighting in His desires. Philippians 2:3-8 describes this manner of living: Do nothing from selfishness...

The Holy Spirit expressed His desire for us through the prayer the Apostle Paul prayed for the Colossian church: For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in...

Unlike our spiritual new birth, restoring our souls comes step by step. As we begin to meditate in the Word of God, our souls are renewed. James 1:21 says, “…receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.” God’s Word contains all that...

When Jesus became Lord of our lives, we became a new creation! We received a new source of life — God Himself! He immediately began to initiate changes in our lives. Changes that were not imposed from the outside; instead they were inspired from the inside. These...

The 23rd Psalm is considered by many to be the most beautiful passage in the entire Bible. It seems to articulate the desire of every heart: The need for guidance and care, the feeling of personal vulnerability, and yet the confidence that under the protective...

There are two types of inheritances. First is the inheritance we receive at the death of a loved one. If we were listed in their will we receive according to that will. We may inherit money, furniture, property, etc. These are the benefits of this inheritance....