Category Archives: Holy Spirit

Follow the Lamb

Posted on October 6, 2021 by wamplerp

Then I looked, and there before me was the Lamb, standing on Mount Zion, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads. And I heard a sound from heaven like the roar … Continue reading →

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Wild Waves and Rainless Clouds

Posted on September 5, 2021 by wamplerp

In the very same way, on the strength of their dreams these ungodly people pollute their own bodies, reject authority and heap abuse on celestial beings. But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the … Continue reading →

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Spiritually Alive

Posted on September 4, 2021 by wamplerp

Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. This is the one who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ. He did not come by water only, but by water … Continue reading →

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Confused Kindling and Green Wood

Posted on July 10, 2021 by wamplerp

I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with … Continue reading →

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Love and Lists

Posted on July 6, 2021 by wamplerp

Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying … Continue reading →

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The Master Gardener

Posted on June 29, 2021 by wamplerp

Brothers and sisters, I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit but as people who are still worldly—mere infants in Christ. I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. … Continue reading →

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Eddying out after Acts

Posted on June 18, 2021 by wamplerp

Well it took me way too long to float this reach of river, but I finally finished the book of acts. It was a much harder reach of river than I anticipated. I am not sure why it was so … Continue reading →

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Humility and Tears

Posted on May 1, 2021 by wamplerp

Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, for he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost. From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the … Continue reading →

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Staying in Jail to Set People Free

Posted on April 28, 2021 by wamplerp

The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten with rods. After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer was commanded to guard … Continue reading →

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Public Places

Posted on April 25, 2021 by wamplerp

During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that … Continue reading →

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