Crayon Box Christianity: Coloring in the Fruit of the Spirit

But the fruit of the Spirit is
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Galatians 5:22–23

Ever opened a fresh box of crayons and just paused? The smell of wax. The vibrancy. Each one sharpened and ready—full of promise.
That’s how the Holy Spirit works in … Read the rest

WHERE HE LEADS ME: Reflections on this great hymn

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GOD’S ODD BALLS

Why the Castaways Still Carry the Crown

THE LATEST EDITION OF A VIEW FROM THE NEST

They called them outcasts. Madmen. Mystics. Men who raved in the wilderness, cried in the streets, wore rags for robes, and spoke words that no one wanted to hear—yet couldn’t afford to ignore. Their

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Title: Stop Wasting Gifts: The Shocking Truth About Church Unity

Random Ramblings from the Resident Raptor

Intro

Is your church – the place you count on for spiritual food and fellowship – unknowingly holding itself back? What if I told you that many congregations, maybe even yours, are unintentionally undermining their own unity and strength? How? By overlooking or downplaying … Read the rest

Quenching the Spirit: The Silent Crisis in Today’s Church

Random Ramblings from the Resident Raptor

“Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast what is good.”
1 Thessalonians 5:19-21 (ESV)

The Apostle Paul’s warning is a cry to the modern church: Do not quench the Spirit! Yet, countless … Read the rest