The Bishop’s Mind: Christian Wisdom, Daily Devotionals & Empowering Messages for Kingdom Living

  The Sounds of the Spirit "The Spirit intercedes for us with groans and utterances beyond human understanding, praying the perfect will of God on our behalf." – Romans 8:26    The Holy Spirit is consistently associated with sound throughout Scripture , illustrating that sound is a vital component of spiritual life. In the beginning, Adam and Eve heard the sound of God walking in the garden . Even the very act of creation began when God spoke the words, “Let there be light.”    On the day of Pentecost, the Spirit arrived with the audible frequency of a rushing mighty wind , filling both the house and the hearts of those present. Likewise, during a season of drought, Elijah perceived the sound of the abundance of rain before it ever appeared physically, signaling divine increase and overflow.    Scripture also warns that the adversary moves like a roaring lion , reminding us that sound can reveal both divine presence and spiritu...

  Where Is God in What You’re Building?  "And in Christ you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit."   Ephesians 2:22 (KSB)    Where is God in what you are building? Build your consciousness, and your consciousness will build your life. Your consciousness is your awareness of God and your awareness of good. When you build your consciousness on spiritual truths, what you create will endure, thrive, and bless. The right foundation matters. If you build on the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Jesus Christ as the chief cornerstone your structure will stand.  You don’t have to build alone. Your career, education, marriage, family, ministry, or even your business doesn’t have to be constructed in isolation. You can build it together with God. The question is: Where is God in what you are building?    Sometimes we treat God like a visitor, welcome for a moment, but not permitted into e...