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From: ptl@fluke.UUCP (Mike Andrews)
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Subject: Re: Soul, Mind, Body
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Date: Mon, 16-Sep-85 13:31:12 EDT
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Posted: Mon Sep 16 13:31:12 1985
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Hi,

There is a fascinating book out by an Episcopalean priest, Fr. Dennis
Bennett, titled `The Holy Spirit and You.'  In this book he points
out where the Bible tells us we are all made up of three parts: body,
soul, and spirit.  He goes on to point out that the soul is comprised
of three parts: the mind, will and emotions.  It is all very solid in
God's Word.

He is `born again' and talks very clearly and interestingly about it,
complete with real life examples.  It's not hokey-pokey, the Baptism
of the Holy Spirit really exists.  It is not a solve-all or guaranteed
God-will-perform-miracles-for-me-now Gift.  It is a source of strength
from God that goes beyond anything else I've encountered.  God will not
make your world, nor mine, everything we want it to be (drat!),
but He'll help us lift our crosses, like He's beginning to show me how.
First He is showing me just how weak I really am, simply by letting me
do things on my own, or rather mess up on my own.  Even though I'm also
Spirit filled, I have some really difficult times with God, accepting
His Ways, even believing in Him.  But I know He's there, though I wish He'd
do more, making life easier for me.  He hasn't, He wants me to grow and
mature as a real Christian.  To know who Christ really is, not just who
I make Him out to be in my own mind.

Anyone care to ask questions about the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, or
provide answers, it will make a great topic!  It really exists - ask
God to show you and wait for His answer.  The waiting is not easy, but
you'll be amazed what will happen between the time you ask and the time
He answers.  I've been involved in the Charismatic Renewal for about
5 years now, and I'm just now beginning to ask the questions and grow up.

God Bless,

	Mike Andrews

		*** Is 50 ; James 2 ; Mark 8 ***
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   God said He would never leave me nor forsake me, and that I am His temple.

		          A man is what he thinks.

A body led by the soul is only 2/3 of a person : the soul tries to get rid of
			        the spirit.
A body led by the spirit is a whole person : the spirit works to make the soul
    help the body.  And a spirit led by God the Holy Spirit is invincible.

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