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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

Discovering a Daily Life of Dependence Rather Than Self-Effort The Real-Life Struggle What does it actually mean to walk by the Spirit when most of your day looks remarkably ordinary? Perhaps you have read Paul’s instruction in Galatians 5:16 many times. He tells believers to walk by the Spirit rather than gratify the desires of … Read more

Moving From Self-Effort Into Dependence Upon the Holy Spirit The Real-Life Struggle Have you ever found yourself exhausted from trying to live the Christian life well, even though you genuinely love God and want to honour Him? Perhaps you began your journey with Jesus filled with gratitude. You discovered that salvation was not something you … Read more

How the Holy Spirit Transforms You Into the Likeness of Christ The Real-Life Struggle Have you ever genuinely wanted to change something about yourself, only to discover that wanting to change and actually changing are two very different things? Perhaps you long to become more patient. You know that impatience affects the way you speak … Read more

Learning to Recognise the Holy Spirit’s Loving Work When Something Needs to Change The Real-Life Struggle Have you ever recognised something in your life that needed to change, yet instead of drawing nearer to God, you found yourself pulling away from Him? Perhaps you spoke impatiently to someone you love. You reacted defensively when someone … Read more