Tag Archives: Led by the Spirit

What hinders real change

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Mel Wild

“We would rather be ruined than changed. We would rather die in our dread than climb the cross of the present and let our illusions die.”—W. H. AUDEN “There is no practical or compelling reason to leave one’s present comfort … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith | Tagged Christianity, Comfort Zone, Following Christ, Jesus, Led by the Spirit, Richard Rohr, transformation | 3 Comments

Thoughts on sowing and reaping

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Mel Wild

We talk a lot about sowing and reaping in the church. This principle is important to understand, but do we understand? In other words, what kind of sowing and reaping are we talking about? “What kind” is important in a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Grace, Sonship | Tagged Christianity, Led by the Spirit, New Covenant, Reaping and sowing, The flesh and Spirit | 8 Comments

Sheep and being led by the Spirit (part two)

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Mel Wild

We’ve been looking at what we can learn from sheep about being led by the Spirit. If you haven’t read part one, I suggest you do so before continuing here. As I said in part one, Jesus considered being able … Continue reading →

Posted in Heaven on earth, Sonship | Tagged Christianity, Good Shepherd, Intimacy with God, Jesus, Led by the Spirit, transformation | 8 Comments

Sheep and being led by the Spirit (part one)

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Mel Wild

What can we learn from sheep about being led by the Spirit? Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me (John 10:27). Of course, this voice that we’re following comes from the Holy … Continue reading →

Posted in Heaven on earth, Sonship | Tagged Christianity, Good Shepherd, Intimacy with God, Jesus, Led by the Spirit, transformation | 4 Comments

Embracing grace and being led by the Spirit

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Mel Wild

Living by grace and being led by the Spirit are synonymous. You cannot truly embrace one without the other. I stated in “Grace in the balance between the prodigal and elder brother response” that spiritual orphans don’t understand 100% pure, … Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, Grace, Sonship | Tagged Christianity, Law and Grace, Led by the Spirit | 11 Comments

Being led by the Spirit and road construction

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Mel Wild

Being led by the Spirit begins with road construction. But before I get to that, here’s what Paul said about us… “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.“ (Rom.8:14 NKJV) What … Continue reading →