Wonderful encouragement. I have found that in my wrestling with God in my studies, I encounter Him the same way I might in a room where a prophetic word is given. I think the Holy Spirit encounters me in the intellectual strain of study just as much, if not more, than in spirit led prayer.
Thank you pastor Carl. I’m not going to lie I shy away from reading regular books that are very hard to understand or follow because my brain struggles with the mental gymnastics but I’ll keep trying.
This is good pastor. It also makes me more aware of times I read with more emotion than understanding. I want to be intentional and learn what God is truly saying
When I think about the Apostles (see Paul), I see the genuine power of the Holy Spirit and a commitment to true intellectual formation. There’s no either or.
This is my hope for Life.
“Quench not the Spirit” is not at odds with “bring me the parchments and the scrolls”.
Wonderful encouragement. I have found that in my wrestling with God in my studies, I encounter Him the same way I might in a room where a prophetic word is given. I think the Holy Spirit encounters me in the intellectual strain of study just as much, if not more, than in spirit led prayer.
Same. In the last half dozen years I have had the richest times with God in study. It has been truly transformative.
Thank you pastor Carl. I’m not going to lie I shy away from reading regular books that are very hard to understand or follow because my brain struggles with the mental gymnastics but I’ll keep trying.
We just need to keep growing. Little by little.
My real concern is with people who want to be teachers of the Word but are not lifelong learners.
Ahh it’s better to be empty to allow the Lord to fill me. Wrestling through my studies is a good thing allowing me to learn. Thank you for this 🙏🏾
Smith Wigglesworth would not recognize anything about the charismatic church of today.
This is a great reminder of the balance needed for the development of a healthy spiritual life.!
Thank you.
Thank you.
This is good pastor. It also makes me more aware of times I read with more emotion than understanding. I want to be intentional and learn what God is truly saying
This is beautiful, I love it.
When I think about the Apostles (see Paul), I see the genuine power of the Holy Spirit and a commitment to true intellectual formation. There’s no either or.
This is my hope for Life.
“Quench not the Spirit” is not at odds with “bring me the parchments and the scrolls”.
Great take.