Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 41 - Noted author Francis Chan has observed that the Christian church has largely ignored or forgotten the Holy Spirit, and that the church is reaping the results. He refers to the Holy Spirit as the "Forgotten God" and has written a book by that title. He says, “If I were Satan and my ultimate goal was to thwart God’s kingdom and purposes, one of my main strategies would be to get churchgoers to ignore the Holy Spirit.” He exhorts us to "focus on believing the promises given to us by God, submitting to Him the fears that we have, and surrendering ourselves fully to the work and will of God, the Holy Spirit.” So, what are the promises about the Holy Spirit that the Bible states are for followers of Jesus? Listen to this episode and find out! "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast, where I share what I am learning about following Jesus, through applying eternal biblical principles to life, in practical ways. Not religion, but RELATIONSHIP - relationship with Jesus! If you like the podcast, please tell your friends and family about it, and subscribe/follow it, because it helps others to find the podcast more easily. Resources that inspired some episodes: "Forgotten God" by Francis Chan "Prayer Guide" by Church of the Highlands “Agape Puppets” (ministry) This is an amazing world-wide ministry that uses puppet shows to reach children (and their parents) for Christ, in cultures that are generally not very open to the Gospel. To learn more, go to: https://www.theagapepuppets.org/ "The Seven Primal Questions" by Mike Foster "Worship Is My Weapon" podcast by Rita Springer: https://youtu.be/RucXhr1zYGU?si=WeVTpssmUP4rMXlL "My Heart, Christ's Home" by Robert Munger "The Language of Rivers and Stars" by Seth Lewis “Dream Small: The Secret Power of the Ordinary Christian Life” by Seth Lewis Seth Lewis blog: https://sethlewis.ie/ 35 Bible Verses About Listening to Others (Explained) - Bible Repository "Restoration Year: Devotions to Transform Your Relationships, Spirit, and Faith" by John Eldredge "Boundaries" by Henry Cloud and John Townsend "The Pleasure of His Company" by Dutch Sheets "Fresh Air" by Chris Hodges “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” by Gary Chapman "The Lies We Believe: Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life" by Dr. Chris Thurman Featured ministries and resources: “Agape Puppets” (ministry) This is an amazing world-wide ministry that uses puppet shows to reach children (and their parents) for Christ, in cultures that are generally not very open to the Gospel. To learn more, go to: https://theagapepuppets.org/ "Manufacture Good" (ministry) Manufacture Good is a Christian ministry that offers paid apprenticeships to men who need a second chance. These apprentices learn biblical principles, character, and valuable woodworking and metalworking skills which lead to employment opportunities. You can shop their catalog of fine home and office products, order a standard or custom piece of furniture, make a donation, and learn more about this amazing ministry, at: https://manufacturegood.org/. "The World and Everything in It" (podcast) This is a weekday 35-minute podcast that presents headline news, in-depth news articles, media reviews, and opinion pieces from a Christian world view. Their stated mission is "biblically objective journalism that informs, educates, and inspires." “Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage” (podcast) This is a once a week 30-minute podcast hosted by Greg and Erin Smalley, who head up the marriage team at Focus on the Family. Each episode addresses a different aspect of marriage, using biblical principles, featured guests, practical advice, and a mixture of humor and candidness. Music credits: Beauty by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
