Posts with the category “the-familiar-stranger”

Healing Prayer
by Baly Botten on July 20th, 2025
In our journey of faith, few topics stir up as much hope, controversy, and confusion as divine healing. It's a subject that touches the deepest parts of our human experience – our pain, our suffering, and our longing for wholeness. Today, let's explore this profound aspect of our spiritual walk, seeking to understand its place in our lives and in God's kingdom.At its core, healing is a sign of God...  Read More
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Eagerly Desire Prophecy
by Baly Botten on July 13th, 2025
In our fast-paced, noisy world, it's easy to overlook the gentle whisper of God speaking into our lives. Yet, throughout scripture and continuing today, God has always been a communicator, desiring to connect with His people in profound and personal ways. One often misunderstood avenue of this divine communication is prophecy.When we hear the word "prophecy," images of robed figures predicting fut...  Read More
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Discernment in the Noise
by Baly Botten on July 6th, 2025
In our fast-paced, information-saturated world, we often find ourselves drowning in data yet starving for wisdom. Many of us struggle with feeling stuck, unsure of God's will, or numb to His presence. We long to hear His voice and understand His guidance, but how do we discern it amidst the cacophony of competing voices?The good news is that through the Holy Spirit, we have access to a deeper life...  Read More
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Experience Isn't Everything (But It's Not Nothing)
by Baly Botten on June 22nd, 2025
In our spiritual journeys, we often find ourselves grappling with how to approach the Holy Spirit. On one end of the spectrum, we see those who chase after spiritual highs, constantly seeking the next powerful experience or miraculous sign. On the other end, we encounter those who keep the Spirit at arm's length, approaching faith with skepticism and an over-reliance on intellectual understanding....  Read More
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Who is Holy Spirit?
by Tami Jones on June 15th, 2025
In our modern world of fast-paced technology and instant gratification, it's easy to lose sight of the profound spiritual realities that shape our faith. One such reality, often misunderstood or overlooked, is the person of the Holy Spirit. Far from being a mere force or abstract concept, the Holy Spirit is a vital, personal presence in the life of every believer. Today, we embark on a journey to ...  Read More
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The Fire That Finds Us
by Baly Botten on June 8th, 2025
On the day of Pentecost, something extraordinary happened. A group of disciples, gathered in a borrowed room, experienced a divine interruption that would change the course of history. As we reflect on this pivotal moment, we're reminded that the same power that descended on those early believers is available to us today.Imagine the scene: a sound like a mighty rushing wind fills the house, tongue...  Read More
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