tag:charismamag.com,1999:blog-26495834http://charismamag.com/cms/spiritual-growth/Felicia MannHannon Hill You have probably heard the definition of insanity. http://charismamag.com/cms/spiritual-growth/010509.phpMon, 5 Jan 2009 09:52:20 -0400Barbara WentrobleHave you ever failed at anything in your life? Do you know anyone who has? http://charismamag.com/cms/spiritual-growth/122408.phpWed, 24 Dec 2008 11:51:15 -0400John StankoWe all have been disappointed at one time or another. In fact, it would be surprising if we went through an entire week without encountering some kind of discouragement. Many Christians are lying along the roadside of life devastated because they have not learned how to deal with the problem. http://charismamag.com/cms/spiritual-growth/122208.phpMon, 22 Dec 2008 10:18:53 -0400Joyce MeyerEmbracing your purpose in life is not limited to your comfort zone. The wilderness is a place where you may be uncomfortable physically, spiritually or psychologically. Yet, this may be the place where your future is determined. Your purpose is tested and strengthened during these times. The wilderness is a place where you have all your T's crossed and your I's dotted so that your great purpose can unfold. ... http://charismamag.com/cms/spiritual-growth/121708.phpWed, 17 Dec 2008 10:29:40 -0400Barbara WentrobleOne of my earliest memories of Christmas takes me back to 1956, when I got my first bicycle. It was a wonderful Christmas in which my brother and sister and I received many nice gifts. But that year, my parents did something that remains with me years later. They encouraged us to give one of our newly opened gifts to a poor family in our church. http://charismamag.com/cms/spiritual-growth/121508.phpMon, 15 Dec 2008 10:53:30 -0400Stephen Strang Deep within our hearts, where only heaven's eyes witness, we long to experience the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit. We long to be lovers of God. This has been my dream and consuming desire for many years. http://charismamag.com/cms/spiritual-growth/121208.phpFri, 12 Dec 2008 09:15:39 -0400Mike BickleWhat comes to mind when you hear the word "holiness"? For most of us, it conjures up all kinds of negative associations related to legalistic rules and behavior.http://charismamag.com/cms/spiritual-growth/121008.phpWed, 10 Dec 2008 11:40:04 -0400John ChasteenHave you ever wondered what God wants you to do for His kingdom? If you haven't, you're in the minority because each day, thousands of believers fall to their knees to query Him. "Lord, what do You want from me?" they ask. Or, "What should I do with my life?" And sometimes we wonder if He's called us at all: "Father, did You really call me to this area of ministry?" http://charismamag.com/cms/spiritual-growth/120808.phpMon, 8 Dec 2008 09:58:52 -0400Bishop Eddie Long Revival is not when the top blows off but rather when the bottom falls out." Those words were spoken to me several years ago when I asked the late Leonard Ravenhill to define revival. According to him, most religious activity in the United States does not resemble true revival. We know only a cheap imitation. http://charismamag.com/cms/spiritual-growth/120408.phpThu, 4 Dec 2008 14:47:02 -0400Kevin TurnerThe Holy Spirit spoke very expressly to me tonight. When I stood in the office before coming into the room tonight I heard the inner audible voice of the Spirit of God speak to me a word for tonight. But as I sat in this seat, I was taken in the Spirit. And the Lord spoke a very clear word that I want to declare right now. http://charismamag.com/cms/spiritual-growth/120208.phpTue, 2 Dec 2008 14:50:07 -0400We all know that we should be grateful for our many blessings. God tells us in His Word to be thankful, and we know from our own experience that once we seriously start praising God, our burdens and troubles seem to weigh less heavily on our shoulders. David said: "I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. ... Many evils confront the [consistently] righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all" (Ps. 34:1,19, The Amplified Bible). ...http://charismamag.com/cms/spiritual-growth/112608.phpTue, 25 Nov 2008 19:33:11 -0400Joyce MeyerChuck Pierce, founder of Glory of Zion Ministries, believes God gave him the word below to share in this season. In it, God says He is going to restructure the world’s government, economic and spiritual systems and to lead people out of bondage who learn to listen to His voice above all others. ... http://charismamag.com/cms/spiritual-growth/112408.phpMon, 24 Nov 2008 13:37:54 -0400Life has scarred many Christians. We're not proud of the scars, but we should not be ashamed either. Scars are evidence of God's healing. In his book ... http://charismamag.com/cms/spiritual-growth/112108.phpFri, 21 Nov 2008 09:43:57 -0400Jamie BuckinghamToo many things compete for our limited resources of attention, energy and time-especially during this season of the year. Do you experience days when nothing seems to get done except what you've added to your already-lengthy to-do list? Are you tired most of the time? Do you find yourself wishing for a simpler day? http://charismamag.com/cms/spiritual-growth/111908.phpWed, 19 Nov 2008 10:16:22 -0400Joyce MeyerLove is the source of power for our successful Christian life. Galatians 5:6 even tells us that our faith works through love. http://charismamag.com/cms/spiritual-growth/111308.phpThu, 13 Nov 2008 13:13:17 -0400Gloria CopelandMany people see their lives as divided wedges, like pieces of pie, with little real connection to each other. This dangerous perspective violates the very nature of God's created order. http://charismamag.com/cms/spiritual-growth/111108.phpTue, 11 Nov 2008 12:38:12 -0400Michael Stewart, D.Min.We often think of trusting God for things we need or want, such as financial provision, physical healing, restoration of a relationship, a promotion at work, a place to live, an opportunity or a big win in some kind of competition. http://charismamag.com/cms/spiritual-growth/110708.phpFri, 7 Nov 2008 16:41:23 -0400Joyce MeyerThe Christian community today is discovering new horizons of identity and maturity as the people of God. The fact that a new day lies before us is capturing the attention of ministry leaders around the country. Central to this new day is the idea of the unity of believers. It's been called ecumenism, solidarity and a few other names, but it remains an essential part of the intent of God for the wholeness of His body, the church. ... http://charismamag.com/cms/spiritual-growth/110508.phpWed, 5 Nov 2008 11:08:55 -0400T.D. Jakes Some American Christians come to faith out of such a disorderly lifestyle and worldview that they ardently desire Christian orthodoxy and philosophical consistency to guide their lives thereafter. So far, so good. Others are so nervous about the dominant secular culture in our nation that they virtually insist major Christian organizations--as represented by The 700 Club, Focus on the Family and other TV or radio programs--do their thinking for them on how to engage with this culture and make decisions on public-policy issues. This is not so good. ... http://charismamag.com/cms/spiritual-growth/110308.phpMon, 3 Nov 2008 12:36:07 -0400David AikmanThough it’s natural to want to avoid the mishaps of mishearing, one of the things I’m discovering about recognizing God’s voice is that He doesn’t have the same concerns I do. If I could hear from God on my own terms, His voice would be audible and crystal clear. I wouldn’t budge without 100 percent assurance that I was moving in the proper direction. ... http://charismamag.com/cms/spiritual-growth/102908.phpWed, 29 Oct 2008 17:19:00 -0400Margaret Feinberg