"A Fire's Place"

We’re filled by God’s presence and empowered for God’s purpose.

16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.
- John 14:16-17

6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
- Romans 12:6-8

We embrace the Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts, which keep us from being “dead.”

19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt…
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19-20

39 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
- 1 Corinthians 14:39

We embrace God’s Word and wisdom, which keep us from becoming weird.

21 but test them all; hold on to what is good, 22 reject every kind of evil.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22

40 But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.
- 1 Corinthians 14:40

The “fire’s place” is an intersection where the Holy Spirit and God’s Word are both embraced in perfect harmony.

“The Spirit and the Word must be combined. If I look to the Spirit alone without the Word, I lay myself open to great delusions. Also, if the Holy Ghost guides us at all, He will do it according to the Scriptures and never contrary to them.”
- George Muller