“We are not going to move this world by criticism of it nor conformity to it, but by the combustion within it of lives ignited by the Spirit of God.” WorldChristianMovingSpiritThis WorldCriticismChristian InspirationalConformitySpirit Of GodCombustion Author:Vance Havner
“When God's people are removed from this earth, you might as well try to dam up Niagara Falls with toothpicks as to stem the flood of lawlessness that will engulf mankind. Thank God for the restraining Spirit today!” PeopleTryingWellsMightTodayEarthChristianSpiritFallMankindChristian InspirationalThank GodFloodStemDamsLawlessnessRestrainingNiagaraToothpicksNiagara Falls Author:Vance Havner
“When we sin, we are often upset, not because we have grieved the Spirit but because our pride has been injured.” Has BeensChristianSpiritSinPrideChristian InspirationalUpsetInjured Author:Vance Havner
“This Sacrament really contains You, O my God, You whom the Angels adore, in whose presence the Spirits and mighty Powers tremble. Oh! if we could only see You clearly as they do, with what reverence would we approach this Sacrament, with what humility would we receive You.” IfsGodMightSpiritPowerHumilityApproachAngelChristian InspirationalReverenceSacramentsAdoreTremblingContaining Author:Angela of Foligno
“The sun penetrates crystal and makes it more dazzling. In the same way, the sanctifying Spirit indwells in souls and makes them more radiant. They become like so many powerhouses beaming grace and love around them.” WaySoulInspirationSpiritFaithSunGraceAnd LoveChristian InspirationalPenetrateCrystalsRadiantDazzlingGrace And Love Author:Saint Basil
“If we repeatedly read the Bible without the help of the Holy Spirit, it tends to reinforce our own prejudices and rock-hard doctrinal positions. We end up merely finding ammunition for what we already believe. We become so spiritually proud, so convinced of our own positions, that the Spirit is hindered in helping us to grow in the things of God.” IfsBelieveEndsHardGodHelpingChristianSpiritualSpiritFaithReadingBeliefGrowsReligiousLordRocksPositionProudBecomingHolyFindingsBiblePrejudiceConvincedChristian InspirationalDoctrineHoly SpiritPastorAmmunition Author:Jim Cymbala