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Why Should We Avoid Drunkenness? Part 1
Daily ReflectionEphesians 5:18 states clearly, “Do not get drunk on wine.” Of course, this verse does not imply that it’s fine to...
Why Should We Avoid Drunkenness? Part 2
Daily ReflectionIn yesterday’s reflection, we began to consider why we should avoid drunkenness. Ephesians 5:18 answers this question...
Living the Gospel in an Alcohol-Soaked World
Daily ReflectionAlcohol abuse was a major problem in the first century. This hasn’t changed in twenty centuries. In fact, it may have...
Don’t Get Stuck in the Don’ts
Daily ReflectionSometimes we can get stuck in the “don’ts.” As parents, we can sound like a broken record with our children:...
Why Bring Up Being Filled With the Spirit?
Daily ReflectionEphesians 5:15-18 is structured by three parallel injunctions. Don’t be unwise; be wise. Don’t be foolish;...
How Can I Be Filled With the Spirit? Part 1
Daily ReflectionAfter warning us not to get drunk on wine, Ephesians 5:18 adds a simple imperative: “Instead, be filled with the...
How Can I Be Filled With the Spirit? Part 2
Daily ReflectionHow can we “be filled” with the Spirit of God? There is no magic formula to be discovered here, no secret words or...
How Can I Be Filled With the Spirit? Part 3
Daily ReflectionIn last Thursday’s reflection, we noted that the imperative of Ephesians 5:18 is passive. It does not mean, “Fill...
How Can I Be Filled With the Spirit? Part 4
Daily ReflectionThis is the fourth reflection in a short series responding to the question: How can I be filled with the Spirit? Today,...
What Happens When We’re Filled With the Spirit?
Daily ReflectionWhen I was a teenager, I began to hear about Christians who were “Spirit-filled.” Southern California was a major...
Psalms, Hymns, and Songs From the Spirit
Daily ReflectionWhat are psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit? And what does it mean to speak to one another in this way?
How Can We Speak to Each Other With Songs for Worship?
Daily ReflectionAt first glance, Ephesians 5:19 seems to be confusing, if not just plain confused. According to this verse, we are to be...