Neil shares how he and Dana have been going through a season of adversity and "overcoming opportunities" in various areas of their lives over the past few months. This has included physical injuries, household issues, and even bringing home a bed bug infestation after a trip. However, Neil sees God using these challenges as [...]
Neil encourages us to cultivate an intimate, responsive relationship with God where we are led by His voice, rather than just relying on our own understanding or the opinions of others. God’s Communication: God's voice not as an audible one but as a spiritual presence, guiding through thoughts, feelings, and impressions within the heart. [...]
Neil calls for a heartfelt, expectation-free commitment to God, with an encouragement to view discipleship and worship as natural extensions of a close, loving relationship rather than as religious obligations. Based on John chapter 16:1-15 here are some of the key points of Neil's conversation: Intimacy in Relationship: Neil highlights the intimate relationship God [...]
John 15 continues at verse 16. See John 15 Part 1, John 15 Part 2 , and John 15 Part 3. What does it mean to love Jesus? How can I say He's my Savior and Lord if I don't do things that please Him? How can I judge my relationship with the Lord? [...]
John 15 continues at verse 9. See John 15 Part 1 and John 15 Part 2 God wants me to reveal Him amid adversity. I do works because of my faith, not to get faith. I do things with Jesus as a result of my relationship, not to get my relationship. My works show [...]
More on John 15. Continued from previous Neil's Minutes. I do works NOT to establish intimacy. But the reality is I do works because I'm a part of intimacy. I'm a part of Him. Obedience brings fruit and deliverance. Live in His presence so you can be His presence in the world. [...]
Neil emphasizes the importance of abiding in Christ to bear fruit as true disciples. He discusses how the relationship between believers and Jesus is akin to that of branches to a vine, highlighting that true love, obedience, and connection to God are essential for spiritual growth. Obedience to God’s commandments, particularly the command to [...]
"...upholding all things by the word of His power." See Hebrews 1:1-6. Everything starts with speaking. God spoke, and there was. How many of God's commands, promises, and provisions do we need to ignore in order to stay in our comfort zones? Compulsive obedience is a part of every relationship. How can I be [...]
Holy Frustration Recognizing that the frustration you're dealing with came from God. He's causing frustration because there is something He wants you to see. God wants us to live in peace and trust Him. Maybe I should stop being frustrated and do what Jesus said: strive to enter into a place of rest (assurance). [...]
What is God's creation saying to you today? Because of creation, we should know that He is God. There is peace and rest in His creation. His voice is heard in creation. What if I could just trust Him with my life and that God is in all that I do? That God is [...]
