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The fruit of the Spirit pertains to our character and spiritual gifts pertain to our ministry. The Apostle Paul wants us to have a proper understanding of our spiritual gifts: Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not… Continue Reading →
Many of us have witnessed people who have a supernatural quality about them. That was how many people viewed Jesus. They were amazed at his teaching: The Jews then were astonished, saying, “How has this man become learned, having never… Continue Reading →
Those who do not know Jesus as their Savior are in bondage to sin. When Christ comes into our lives we now have a choice. We can choose to follow our former, fleshly desires or we can choose to follow… Continue Reading →
When people think of sin, they often think of wrong actions. That is one aspect of sin, but there are other dimensions of sin that people fail to consider. John the Baptist made an amazing declaration to the early disciples:… Continue Reading →
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15) Most people have a desire to do their best work and gain their… Continue Reading →
All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness. (Hebrews 12:11) What comes to your mind when you think of… Continue Reading →
With Father’s Day coming up this weekend, I thought I’d share this story, and lessons gleaned from it: Was a monthly fellowship group meeting today or not? At 12:15 pm I checked an old email. Not a good time to… Continue Reading →
For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a lifetime; weeping may last for the night, but a shout of joy comes in the morning. (Psalm 30:5) When we’re in a difficult situation, we may… Continue Reading →
Ever wish you could have some peace and quiet? Or, if you can’t have the quiet, at least have some peace? It reminds me of Wugui [“woo-gway”]—that old tortoise/former master in Kung Fu Panda, sitting in the lotus position on… Continue Reading →
You will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; in Your right hand there are pleasures forever. (Psalm 16:11) David was facing some challenging times, but he chose to put his confidence… Continue Reading →
He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season and its leaf does not wither; and in whatever he does, he prospers. (Psalm 1:3) The picture of a person who… Continue Reading →
This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will… Continue Reading →
Many years ago, my sister had a boyfriend named Will Powers. No kidding! His parents likely named him that not just for humor but because they believed in the power of our will to accomplish whatever we hope to, become… Continue Reading →
These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. (John 15:11) Jesus has a special gift for His people. He made the offer to His disciples… Continue Reading →
I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. (John 15:5) Jesus gives us the key to bearing much fruit… Continue Reading →
