In the Introduction to her book Jesus In Me, Anne Graham Lotz says,
“What I have needed is … Someone who would come alongside me and share every step of my journey, day in and day out. Someone in whom I could confide. Someone with whom I could discuss issues that are on my mind. Someone who would answer my questions. Help me with decisions. Listen to my complaints, my fears, my worries, my dreams. Someone I could trust. Believe. Enjoy. Someone whose very presence would bring joy. And peace. And hope. Someone who would know me. Who would understand me. Someone who would love me!”
Called “the best preacher in the family” by her late father, Billy Graham, Anne is an international speaker, and a bestselling author. We were privileged to have her in our studios to tape a series we have entitled, “Relying on the Constant Companionship of the Holy Spirit.” In this series she explains why Jesus taught every Christian they need to rely on the constant companionship of the Holy Spirit. When Anne lost her husband of 49 years, she felt both shock and intense grief. Then, just a few years later her beloved father Billy Graham passed away. Then six months after his funeral, Anne was diagnosed with breast cancer. Yet through it all, she relied on the constant companionship of the Holy Spirit to help her.
In Program 1 she will help you to understand who the Holy Spirit is, and why He is important for your life.
Program 2 explains why the Holy Spirit is not an “optional extra,” but rather an essential member of the Trinity.
In Program 3, Anne explains what it means that the Holy Spirit is present with you, and what difference His presence should make in the way you live.
In Program 4, Anne addresses the difficult topic of being hurt by other Christians. How should you respond when it seems even the church is against you?
In Program 5, we will focus on the importance of God’s Word as we talk about “Living by the Precepts of the Holy Spirit.”
In Program 6, “Reflecting the Purity of the Holy Spirit,” we will explain what the Holy Spirit has to do with the process of our becoming holy.
And in our final program, “Trusting in the Providence of the Holy Spirit,” we will help you understand what the Holy Spirit does for you when He comes to live inside you as your Helper, Comforter, Strengthener, and Counselor.
All 7 programs in this series, “Relying on The Constant Companionship of The Holy Spirit,” are available on 2 DVDs. In addition, we are making available Anne’s book entitled “Jesus in Me, Experiencing the Holy Spirit as a Constant Companion.” Please visit our online store to request this 300-page book and the DVDs.
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