Episode 35–Healing the Body of Christ: Embracing Abundant Life with Dr. Avis Sparks

08/11/21 • 22 min

How do we nurture spiritual health and growth? Dr. Avis Sparks shares about the Holy Spirit's power to transform, which benefits both the individual and the church as a whole. "It is our job to nurture good things within us. Scripture tells us, 'Think on these things.' It encourages us to think on good things, to do good things. That is how we nurture the Spirit of God. We allow Him to flow freely in our lives, taking down the boundaries of where we are allowing Him to go." -Dr. Avis Sparks, Author of Healing the Body of Christ: Embracing Abundant Life @ASparkMin Bio: Dr. Avis Sparks is a Christian writer and founder of A Spark Ministries, LLC, a ministry that provides devotionals, a podcast, and other encouraging and enlightening material. She is trained in biomedical science research but has a passion for God's word and has published her first non-scientific work, "Healing the Body of Christ: Embracing Abundant Life." Avis and her husband, Dr. Kendrick Sparks, have two children and live in Laurel, Mississippi. Her passion is educating and assisting others in understanding God's principles and promises and encouraging them in their relationship with Him. Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1640885730/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_SJ4KJ4CEHRMZD5ST13ZZ Healing the Body of Christ Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098RS6YGL/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_S67HB683W1RBFFF23YXW Website: https://www.asparkministries.com Embracing Abundant Life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/embracing-abundant-life/id1548327346 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5UP4qNGKqlTVse4_7HlGkg/videos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASparkMin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asparkmin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASparkMinistri1 --- For support, giveaways, and to participate in the #MomentumChallenge, join the Faith Hope Love Women’s Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/faithhopelovecommunity Music: "The Joy" by John Stratton (given permission to use) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yds65yDX0B8 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/moorefaithhopelove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moore.faith.hope.love/ Website: https://www.moorefaithhopelove.com #podcast #faith #hope #love #peace #shame #healing #Jesus #bible #biblestudy #growth #spiritualgrowth #movingon #movingforward #movingothers

Previous Episode

Episode 34–Moving Forward

Melissa shares about how to move forward with endurance and gives practical tips on how to daily put our eyes on Jesus. "Now as we are taking that baton, the people behind us are pointing us forward to the pioneer and perfecter of faith--Jesus. He already helped us take down our burdens and untangled us from the sin that had so permeated our lives and now He is beckoning us forward to run with endurance, run with perseverance toward Him." -Melissa Moore How do we practically put our eyes on Jesus? 1-Read and Study the Bible 2-Memorize Scripture 3-Pray 4-Worship 5-Plug into a Church Community Verse: Hebrews 12:1-3– “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” Music: “The Joy” by John Stratton (given permission to use) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yds65yDX0B8 For support, giveaways, and to participate in the #MomentumChallenge, join the Faith Hope Love Women’s Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/faithhopelovecommunity/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/moorefaithhopelove Website: https://www.moorefaithhopelove.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moore.faith.hope.love/ #podcast #faith #hope #love #peace #shame #healing #Jesus #bible #biblestudy #growth #spiritualgrowth #movingon #movingforward #movingothers

Next Episode

Episode 36–The Beauty of an Uncluttered Soul with Carla Gasser

How do we grow in the Fruit of the Spirit and remove the clutter from our souls? Carla Gasser shares how intentionally seeking God transforms us from the inside out. "It has to begin with love. To live out any of the other Fruit of the Spirit, it has to start with love. It has to start with getting that love from God and being connected to the source of all love, all joy, and all peace." Carla Gasser, Author of The Beauty of an Uncluttered Soul @carlagasseratc Bio: Carla Gasser is a speaker, teacher, blogger, and writer. Carla is passionate about communicating truth and grace, connecting passion and purpose, and championing others to share their stories. She is the proud mother of four young adults and lives in Hudson, Ohio, with her husband, Michael. Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764235184/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_P7653YHQM6MHQW0YKC71 Website: www.carlagasser.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlagasseratc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlagasseratc Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlagasseratc/_created/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/carlagasseratc --- For support, giveaways, and to participate in the #MomentumChallenge, join the Faith Hope Love Women’s Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/faithhopelovecommunity Music: "The Joy" by John Stratton (given permission to use) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yds65yDX0B8 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/moorefaithhopelove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moore.faith.hope.love/ Website: https://www.moorefaithhopelove.com #book #bookstagram #podcast #faith #hope #love #joy #peace #patience #kindness #goodness #faithfulness #gentleness #selfcontrol #Jesus #God #HolySpirit