Allowing Myself to Surrender to the Spirit

Just as I need to allow my muscles to surrender and release when I stretch, I need to allow my soul to surrender and release fully to the movement of the Holy Spirit in me.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieJanuary 22, 2024Author Jessica Brodieholy spirit, heeding the holy spirit, holy spirit advocate helper, is the holy spirit a person, 1 corinthians 3:16 Comments

The Spirit on the Sidewalk

You can’t miss him—he’s a striking African-American man with a huge grin and the most joyful demeanor. Exuberantly, he makes the sign of the cross at every car that passes by, reminding us all that God’s Kingdom is near.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieSeptember 18, 2023Author Jessica Brodieholy spirit, spiritual gifts, evangelism, sharing the gospel, sign of the cross, street preaching, Acts 2, pentecost, day of pentecost, matthew 28:19-20 Comments

Filled to Overflowing

The Holy Spirit, God within us, is not something we can or should attempt to control. Instead, we should surrender to the spirit’s work within us so God’s powerful and almighty work can soar beyond our wildest dreams.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieSeptember 11, 2023Author Jessica Brodieacts 2:1-4, holy spirit, letting the spirit work through us, surrender to the spirit, surrender to jesus, surrender Comments

God’s Power Shines Through My Weakness

Does your fear of public speaking or other obstacle hold you back? God uses who He uses, and He’ll use you, too. Not even the mightiest human can stand in God’s way.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieJanuary 18, 2021Author Jessica Brodiepublic speaking, fear of public speaking, facing my fear, glossophobia, stage fright, 1 corinthians 2:1-5, luke 12:11-12, holy spirit, god is more powerful, power of god, power of holy spirit Comments

How Do I Speak About Jesus When I’m Scared or Unprepared?

One of the most comforting things about being a Christian is knowing when we walk with God, we get a new best friend who takes up residence in our hearts. The Holy Spirit is our advocate, helper, and forever friend. He gives us power when we have none to do the will and the work of the Lord.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieNovember 16, 2020Author Jessica Brodieluke 12:11-12, holy spirit, what is the holy spirit, is the holy spirit a person, holy spirit advocate helper, power of the holy spirit, holy ghost Comments

Getting to know the Holy Spirit, my friend and companion

I used to think the Holy Spirit was this magical, intangible, ethereal vapor, not a person but a thing. But as I have studied the word of God more intensely these last several years, my thinking has changed. I now understand the Holy Spirit is not an “it” but a person. And oh, the understanding and truth that has welled up in me now that I know this!

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieNovember 25, 2019Author Jessica BrodieJohn 14:16-17, Ephesians 1:13-14, holy spirit, what is the holy spirit, is the holy spirit a person, spirit of God, breath of God, feeling the Holy Spirit, power of the holy spirit, holy ghost Comments

The roar of the Holy Spirit

I used to think of the Holy Spirit as a docile whisperer, nudging me toward something God wanted me to do, see, or think. But in the Book of Acts, the Spirit isn’t exactly polite or gentle. It comes like a lion, fierce and bold and calling for immediate action!