Encounter Henley Welcomes Pastor: Ashlee Littleford

In this episode, Pastor Ashlee Littleford shares a hilarious yet convicting story about trying to move a heavy trailer by hand—and how that "trailer moment" serves as the perfect metaphor for the way we often try to live the Christian life.

When we rely on human effort, we might make a little progress on flat ground. But the moment we hit the "incline" of real-life stress, grief, or temptation, willpower fails.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The "Trailer" Trap: Why we choose to "unhitch" from God’s power and attempt to move life’s heavy burdens on our own.
• Competency vs. Dependency: How even mature believers can shift from relying on the Holy Spirit to relying on their own experience and intellect.
• The Theology of Pentecost: Why the wind, fire, and languages in Acts 2 aren’t just ancient history—they are the blueprint for God relocating His presence from a temple of stone into the hearts of His people.
• Practical Steps to "Hook Up" to Power: A guide for transitioning from self-reliance to a life of yielding to the Holy Spirit.

Are you running on fumes, living on the memory of God’s power rather than the current reality of it? Stop pushing the trailer and turn the engine on. Discover how to stop striving and start catching the wind of the Spirit.

Key Takeaways from the "Henley Homework":

• Stop Trying, Start Yielding: Learn the daily practice of surrendering your schedule, anxieties, and relationships to God before the day even begins.
• Treat the Temple with Honor: Understand what it means to care for your life—your physical, mental, and spiritual self—as the actual dwelling place of the Creator.
• Clean House: Identify the bitterness, addiction, or unforgiveness that is "grieving" the Spirit, and learn why repentance is an act of honor, not just duty