Holy Spirit First

Leon FontaineDevoted

Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25   Holy Spirit’s methods for guiding us are not strange or mysterious. He communicates with us directly, and it’s vital that we realize this. However, this doesn’t mean we’re alone in our walk with God. We need people around us to encourage us and help to confirm when we’re hearing from God. This is why it’s vital to connect with others who know God, care about us and are willing to speak into our lives. We can also learn a lot from great leaders, pastors, counsellors and therapists. However, we need to be careful. We have to be discerning when other people share what they believe they’ve heard from …

El Espíritu Santo Primero

Leon FontaineEntregate

Si el Espíritu nos da vida, andemos guiados por el Espíritu. Gálatas 5:25   Los métodos del Espíritu Santo para guiarnos no son extraños ni misteriosos. Él se comunica directamente con nosotros, y es vital que nos demos cuenta de esto. Sin embargo, esto no significa que estamos solos en nuestro caminar con Dios. Nosotros necesitamos personas alrededor para animarnos y ayudarnos a confirmar cuando estamos escuchando a Dios. Es por eso que es vital conectarse con otros que conocen a Dios, se preocupan por nosotros y están dispuestos a hablar en nuestras vidas. También podemos aprender mucho de grandes líderes, pastores, consejeros y terapeutas. Sin embargo, debemos tener cuidado. Tenemos que discernir cuando otras personas comparten lo que ellos creen que han escuchado de …

To All The Moms Out There…

Leon FontaineDevoted

As often as possible Jesus withdrew to out-of-the-way places for prayer. Luke 5:14-16 (MSG)   Today is Mother’s Day, and I’d like to speak directly to moms, although this really applies to all of us. Do you ever feel overscheduled, overdrawn or overwhelmed? You feel badly for wanting to get away sometimes—whether that’s to hang out with friends, have a date night with your husband, or just to have an uninterrupted shower. And sometimes you get so tired that you lose your patience with the kids, and then you feel guilty. Could it be that you’re expecting too much of yourself? As rewarding as it is to be a parent, kids are demanding, and no one can be a giver all the time. We all …

Para Todas Las Madres Allá Afuera…

Leon FontaineEntregate

Con la mayor frecuencia posible, Jesús se retiraba a lugares apartados para orar. Lucas 5: 14-16 (MSG)   Hoy es el Día de la Madre, y me gustaría hablar directamente con las madres, aunque esto realmente se aplica a todos nosotros. ¿Alguna vez, usted se siente sobrecargada, sobregirada o abrumada? Usted se siente mal por querer alejarse a veces, ya sea para pasar el rato con amigos, tener una cita con su marido, o simplemente tener una ducha ininterrumpida. Y a veces se siente tan cansada que pierde la paciencia con los niños, y luego se siente culpable. ¿Podría ser que usted está esperando demasiado de sí misma? Como consecuencia por ser padre, los niños son exigentes, y nadie puede estar dando todo el tiempo. …

What’s My Calling?

Leon FontaineDevoted

But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true. 1 John 2:27 (NLT)   Do you ever worry that you’re going to miss your calling in life? The truth is, you don’t have to worry. For one, God has placed many gifts and abilities within you, so you are not limited to one calling. There are several gifts and desires in you that can impact the people around you. And your destiny is not a destination that you need to frantically look for; it’s a journey that unfolds over time. As you walk out your …