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How to Tell if It's God or Just You: A Discernment Checklist by John Garfield
Struggling to know if it's God's voice or your own thoughts? This practical discernment checklist breaks down the difference between ego, intellect, and hearing God clearly. It's not always obvious. Sometimes what feels like leading is really just momentum — a passing thought, a bread crumb I've extrapolated into a mandate. Sometimes it's an opinion wearing spiritual clothes: something I want, or don't want, dressed up as discernment. And sometimes it's a charismatic expectation — the assumption that God will simply come to me, speak to me, without my having to go anywhere for it.
A Life Changed by the Spirit by Caleb Wampler
How many of you know that it's easy to check the boxes. Do the right things. Say the right words. Follow the right steps. But here's the truth that changed everything for me as I've traveled the world sharing the Gospel: God isn't after behavior modification — He's after heart transformation. From the fields of Southeast Asia to pastor's conferences in Africa to the pouring rain in Argentina, I've watched people encounter Jesus and walk away completely different — not because they tried harder, but because the Holy Spirit did what only He can do. Sometimes, evangelical Christians don't always talk about the Holy Spirit. But the Holy Spirit is incredible, humble, and helps Christians all over the world.
Jesus, Set Us Free! By Yolanda Ballard
Set my spirit free so that I may worship You. Set my spirit free so that I may praise Your name. Let all bondage go and let deliverance flow. Set my spirit free to worship You! Close to fifty years ago, I visited a church that was Spirit-filled. I was in dire need of deliverance at the time, and because of the powerful anointing on the praise and worship, I was overcome with the conviction of the Holy Spirit. We used to sing songs of praise that would stay with me throughout the day. I would wake up with a song in my mind. A
