“All these are powered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he walks” -1 Corinthians 12:11

I like that Paul says, “As he walks.”  Paul is saying that you just can be standing still to receive the power of the Holy Spirit to carry out these gifts. You need to be actively doing, taking steps of faith, trusting in the Lord, and he will allocate the necessary Spirit. For some Christians, we rather stand back and watch the Lord working in other people’s lives, and it’s easier to do that, then to step out and trust the Lord will do something. We need to step out in faith, and let the Holy Spirit work in and through us, so that we can be better equipped for serving in the Lord, and fulfill the great commission.

Today, I will fast at lunch, so I can pray about some things that have been on my heart, and in doing so, knowing that God is hearing my prayers and WILL answer them.

“To each is given the manifestation of the spirit for the common good.” – 1 Corinthians 12:7
The common good is the benefit or interests of all. As Christians, we have the responsibility to use the spirit to glorify the Lord and edify the body. There are many people that will abuse the gifts and use them for their own glory, or to bring down other believers.  In 1 Corinthians 14:26 “What then, brothers? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.”

Today I will lead people into worship, for the glory of God and for the building up of my brothers.

“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit” -1 Corinthians 12:4

Like it says in James chapter 1, every good and perfect gift comes from the Lord. God uses his spirit to manifest in us the power to carry out these gifts. (I don’t know about you, but it never fails to blow my mind that God’s spirit is dwelling in me…) We all have different gifts, but it is by the Holy Spirit, and ONLY by the Holy Spirit that we are able to use them. If we let the Holy Spirit penetrate our hearts, we can do mighty works to further the kingdom of God.

Today I will ask the Lord to reveal anything that is taking up space in my heart, and ask him to remove it, so that I will be more usable for Him.

I’d like to leave you with this verse, because it rang true in my heart and I hope it does the same for you.
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen” –Ephesians 3:20-21

“Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says ‘Jesus is accursed!’ and no one can say ‘Jesus is Lord’ except in the Holy Spirit” -1 Corinthians 12:3

If you have the Holy Spirit dwelling inside of you, than the words “Jesus is accursed” shouldn’t even cross your mind. Accursed means detestable, loathsome, foul, abominable, etc. There were people in the church in Corinth that were speaking these things, and giving the responsibility of those words to the Holy Spirit. Paul is warning the church to beware of these people, and to know they are false. Paul continues to tell them that no one can say Jesus is Lord except through the Holy Spirit. This makes me think of the verse in Matthew 7 that says “Not everyone who says to me “Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven.” Anyone can say “Jesus is Lord” and have it mean nothing, but for someone to truly live a life with Jesus as his Lord has to have the Holy Spirit dwelling inside of him. The people that are exclaiming these things, without genuineness, will have to depart from the presence of the Lord.

Today I will spend time in the word, so that I will be better equipped at discerning spirits.

"For what can a man give in return for his soul?" Mark 8:37

What is our soul worth? Well, God sent his only song to come and die for it. That should be a clear indication of it's cost. The price was paid, but whether we accept it, or deny it is our choice. At the great white throne of judgment, the person who denied this gift will be judged for their deeds, but for the people that accept this gift are promised in Revelation 21:4 "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall tehre be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away"

Today I will make a list of all my unsaved family and friends and pray for their salvation.

"For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?" Mark 8:36

Gaining the whole world. What does this world have to offer Sex, drugs, and rock and roll? Are these things more important to us than eternity? Colossians 3:5 says "Put to death therefore what is earthly in your: sexual immortality, impurity, passion, evil desire and covetousness, which is idolatry. On account for these the wrath of God is coming." Am I willing to lay down my soul for my carnal desires and willingly suffer God's judgment? No way. The things of this world hold no value compared to the promise I have in the Lord.

I will memorize Romans 6:14, so that every time I struggle with my carnal desires, I will remember this verse.

"For whoever desires to save his life will lost it, but whoever loses his life for my sake, and the gospels will save it" -Mark 8:35


What does it mean to lose your life? Not only lose your life but do it for the sake of the Lord. Yes, losing your life can be literal in the case of Stephen, the first martyr for Christ, or it can be a figurative death. We have a throne and a cross in our heart. Usually self is on the throne and Jesus is on the cross. We try to take control because we thing we have the right plan and can save our own lives, but in reality, Jesus needs to be on the throne, and we need to be on the cross, and only then will we be alive in Christ. Romans 8:6 says "For to set the mind of the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.

Today I wills hare the reasons I am on the throne of my life with Megan (my roommate) and ask her to keep me accountable to lay those things down.

"And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me" -Mark 8:34

Deny yourself. Take up your cross...and follow me. To follow the Lord we need to lay everything down. All our comforts and any ideas that deserve something. Jesus says in Luke 14:26 "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple" Jesus continues to say "whoever does not bear his cross and come after me cannot be my disciple" Before you can follow Jesus you have to die to yourself and lay down your life.

Today I will pray whenever I miss home and my family and friends and ask God to make my desire for him the strongest desire in my life.

"And day by day, attending the temple, and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts" Acts 2:46


Romans 12:16 says "Live in harmony with one another." We should daily strive to live in harmony and peace with one another. Whether we are at church or in our homes, we should be thankful for the food we have been given, and for the opportunity to surround ourselves with other Christians with like minds.

Today I will spend time hanging out with my roommates, getting to know them better, so that I can better cherish their fellowship.

"And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all as any had need" -Acts 2:45


"It's all gonna burn" is the one thing that keeps flashing into my mind. What are possessions, and why are they so important to us? Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:19-21 "Do not lay up yourselves treasures on teh earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where you treasure is, there your  heart will be also" In Acts 2:45, I see the fullness of the Lord. When we have Him, nothing else matters. Our earthly possessions mean absolutely nothing compared to our treasures in Heaven. These people knew where their heart was. This makes me ask the question "Where is my heart?"

Today Iw ill spend less time getting ready, and caring about the outward appearance, and spend that time in the word.

"And all who believed were together and had all things in common"- Acts 2:44


What blows my mind is that is says "ALL who believed had ALL things in common" This scripture proclaims the power of the Lord and the change that occurs in your heart when you give your life to the Lord. Being like-minded is an almost impossible task without the Holy Spirit in your life. In 1 Corinthians 1:10, Paul says "I appeal to you brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment." Unlike the early church, we have Christians from different walks of life, from different countries and cultures, but we still have ALL things in common through Christ.

Today I will spend less time being focused on myself and listen more than I talk, so that I can get to know everyone better.

"And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles" -Acts 2:43


In John 14, Jesus promises the disciples that God will send a helper in his name, the Holy Spirit. Through that Holy Spirit, the apostles were doing mighty wonders and signs. The same Holy Spirit that was working through the apostles is inhabiting us. If we let him, God can do mighty works in and through us. Not for our own righteousness, but for His glory.

In anything I do, I need to give glory to God because it is by His strength that I do anything.

Hi everyone! Things have been amazing here in Montana. I'm learning so much, and I cannot wait to continue my journey. There is something we do here called IBS (inductive bible study) which is taking a chunk of scripture and doing a verse a day and writing an interpretation and application and I will be posting it everyday.

"And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and prayers." -Acts 2:42

The definition of devotion is love, loyalty, and enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause. Those who were newly saved had love for the word of the Lord and for the breaking of bread and fellowship. Sadly, for some christians, the love fades or the breaking of bread, fellowship and prayer become mundane.  Something that was once beautiful has become a chore or tradition.

Today I will devote myself by waking up earlier, and giving my first fruits to the Lord.

I've only been gone for 4 days, but it's been an amazing experience. The view is unreal, and the people are wonderful. I can't believe I get the privilege of being here.

The first couple of days were spent at my brother's house in Spokane, Washington. We just relaxed and spent time preparing to come here by getting last minute items. We drove to Montana from Spokane, which is about a 4 hour drive. I'm glad that my brother is so close by.

I said goodbye to my parents on Sunday. That part was really difficult, but I'm feeling a lot better. I'm definitely gonna be home sick for a while, but the more time I spend here, the more I feel at home. Living here is like having a second family.

Berta and Jo are our " ranch grandma's" You can't come to breakfast..or lunch..or dinner without getting at least 2 hugs from them. They invest there time in you and have a sign on their door that says "You're always welcome" They add an extra comfort to being here.  Cortney is my RA and our worship leader. She is also in charge of our meals. She's super awesome, and she's always there for us too. She's gonna let me lead worship once a week for our morning worship time. I'm so excited!

I have 2 roommates. I've only met one of them, and the other one comes tonight. Izzy is staff at the lodge and she's Cortney's assistant. She cooks and cleans for us here. Megan, who will be my other roommate, will arrive later today.

There will be 11 interns altogether. There are 3 girls and then 6 boys, plus a married couple who will be coming with their whole family to live here.  The interns that I've met are Shaquanah, Josh, Anthony, Austin, and Derek. The other ones will be arriving throughout today.

Orientation starts tomorrow, and that's where they will give us all our rules and regulations as we stay here. I believe normal classes start on Thursday or Friday.

Thank you all for your prayer!
And, if you'd like to help me out financially while I'm out here, go to www.victorynetworks.net and click on "Caitlyn's Page"

Love you all!
-Caitie