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Understanding Your Nervous System and the Body’s Response to Ongoing Stress The Real-Life Struggle Have you ever wondered why your body feels stressed when you cannot identify anything particularly stressful happening around you? Perhaps you are sitting quietly at home, yet your shoulders feel tight and your breathing seems shallow. You might wake in the … Read more

Building a Life of Everyday Fellowship, Dependence and Obedience The Real-Life Struggle Have you ever wanted to live more closely with God, only to discover that even your spiritual life can become another place where you feel you are falling behind? You begin with a sincere desire. You want to know the Holy Spirit more … Read more

Why the Holy Spirit Empowers Ordinary People to Make Jesus Known The Real-Life Struggle Have you ever wanted someone to know Jesus, yet felt unsure about how to speak to them about your faith? Perhaps there is someone in your life who comes to mind whenever you think about sharing the gospel. A family member. … Read more

Understanding Spiritual Gifts Without Comparison, Pressure or Confusion The Real-Life Struggle Have you ever wondered whether the Holy Spirit has given you a spiritual gift, but felt uncertain about what that actually means? Perhaps you have listened to another Christian describe the way God has used them to encourage, teach or serve others. Their contribution … Read more

Understanding the Battle Between the Flesh and the Spirit The Real-Life Struggle Have you ever genuinely wanted to respond in a Christlike way, only to discover another part of you pulling in the opposite direction? Perhaps you begin the day wanting to be patient. You have spent time reading Scripture. You have prayed about your … Read more

How the Holy Spirit Grows Christlike Character in Ordinary Life The Real-Life Struggle Have you ever tried so hard to become more patient, loving or peaceful that the effort itself left you feeling exhausted? Perhaps you have recognised an attitude in yourself that you genuinely want to change. You want to be more patient with … Read more

What Ephesians 5 Really Teaches About a Spirit-Filled Life The Real-Life Struggle Have you ever wondered whether you are truly living a Spirit-filled life, or whether there is something more you are supposed to experience? Perhaps you have heard another Christian describe a remarkable encounter with God. They speak about an overwhelming sense of His … Read more

Trusting the Holy Spirit When You Cannot Feel His Presence or See What He Is Doing The Real-Life Struggle What do you do when you are sincerely seeking God, but He seems silent? Perhaps you have been praying about something important for weeks, months or even years. You have opened your Bible. You have asked … Read more

How to Test Impressions Without Becoming Afraid of Getting It Wrong The Real-Life Struggle Have you ever had a thought that seemed important and immediately wondered whether it came from the Holy Spirit? Perhaps you were going about your ordinary day when someone suddenly came to mind. You wondered whether God wanted you to contact … Read more

Learning Biblical Discernment Without Depending on Signs, Feelings or Guesswork The Real-Life Struggle How can you recognise the Holy Spirit’s guidance when you genuinely want to follow God but are unsure what He wants you to do? Perhaps you have prayed about a decision and wondered whether the thought that followed was from God or … Read more