Tag Archives: Holy Spirit
Christianity is a highly secularized civil religion.
[In my initial post on why I left Christianity I stated that I wanted to discuss four core issues I have seen within Christianity. In my last several posts I have discussed how the most widespread approach to the Bible … Continue reading
Prophetic words from Pihop
[The Well is a prophetic prayer ministry of Pihop. I have gone for the last month and received prayer. Each time they record your session and email it to you. This experience has been very impactful for me and I wanted to share … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Personal Commentary
Tagged calling, Christianity, discernment, Holy Spirit, Pihop, prophetic prayer, The Well, www.pihop.com
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What is Pihop?
[So anyone reading my blog or my Facebook recently will see a dramatic increase in reference to something known as “Pihop.” I have even turned it into a verb and talked about “Pihopping” or “going to Pihop it up.” In … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Personal Commentary
Tagged contemplative worship, encouragement, Holy Spirit, house of prayer, ihop, Pihop, prayer, refreshment, restoration, spiritual experience, worship, www.pihop.com
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The Great Emergence: How I see Christianity changing in the next hundred years and why…
[Three speakers at Fuller discussed how Christianity is changing and why. Using some of their statements and thoughts as a springboard I want to share my own beliefs on this issue] Jumping ship… Phyllis Tickle, to whom I will refer … Continue reading
The Great Emergence: Why I ain’t afraid of no (Holy) Ghost.
[In my last post I suggested that a recent dialogue at Fuller raised two issues for me. First, the interplay between being a responsible but engaging and provocative communicator and the fear of the Holy Spirit I see in the … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Why do we believe...
Tagged Charismatic, Christianity, civil religion, fear, Holy Ghost, Holy Spirit, ignorance, Pentecostalism, suspicion, Tony Jones, Trinity
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Speakfaithfully 
Letters Between Friends: David P. and hearing from God.
[This post is a response to David P’s comment on my previous post. You can read it here.] Dear David, Thanks again for taking the time to listen and respond to both of my questions. I trust that you are … Continue reading →