Posts concerning the nature of God, his characteristics and attributes, his promises. Also includes posts concerning our identity as his children because as both seekers and believers seek/pursue a real relationship with the living God, it is in Him alone that we find our identity too.
Baptism is a transliteration of the Greek word ‘baptize’ which means immersion. In ancient times, the word referred to a number of processes such as dipping to draw wine, steeping tea in hot water, the two-fold process of pickling, and driving a herd across a stream, river or body of water. In any form, the […]
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” ~Galatians 5:22-23 Have you ever felt like you were over-indulging in something? Have you ever felt like you went too far in a situation? Maybe you looked back and thought, “Wow, I
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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” ~ Galatians 5:22-23 Often when we discuss the Fruits of the Spirit, we do not speak enough about kindness. Kindness is an important characteristic of Jesus’s nature. Titus 3:4-5 tells us that
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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” ~Galatians 5:22-23 It is important for every believer to do a self examination of their spiritual walk with the Lord. A Holy Spirit-led analysis of one’s daily living or situational decision-making processes
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Scripture: Luke 10:38-42 (NIV) Why do we seek perfection? The short answer is Pride. As people, there is a natural desire to want to be acknowledged and known for being the best at something. And while there is nothing wrong with striving for excellence, a desire to be perfect can mask selfish ambition, a people
If you were to describe yourself in a few statements, what would you say? When we are born, our view of self is highly dependent on our early experiences in life. As we get older, we often look to other persons, relationships, career pursuits, wealth etc. to determine significance. Even more, if we encounter trauma
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” – Galatians 5:22-23 The fruit of peace is so crucial in the life of a believer. Thayer’s Greek Lexicon refers to it as an exemption from the rage and havoc of war.
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Psalm 150: 1-6 Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise Him in his mighty heavens! Praise Him for His mighty deeds; praise Him according to His excellent greatness! Praise Him with trumpet sound; praise Him with lute and harp! Praise Him with tambourine and dance; praise Him with strings and pipe! Praise Him with
Through Him we are made CHAMPIONS! Jesus is a champion, a conqueror. He has victory over sin, He conquered death, hell and the grave. He is a champion for our salvation. The enemy targets you in the areas you have the most calling! As a champion through Christ you can prevail in these areas and
Knowing the will of God for our lives is a huge priority for many of us. We may be able to avoid many pitfalls and struggles if we can walk in God’s will. How are we to know what this is? Knowing God is key to knowing how He operates. It is vital that we
It’s Time for Your New Beginning! Salvation is a fresh start to anyone who will receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Jesus came down from Heaven, in the form of Man, taught us the ways of Heaven, died on a Cross for our sins, and then rose again on the 3rd day. It’s amazing,
As I woke this morning, the Lord whispered, “You are my handiwork.” Imagine! I am God’s handiwork! You are God’s handiwork! According to definition, handiwork is done, personally, by the hands of an artist; like a sculptor, weaver, painter, or craftsman. The Creator of the Universe, the One who made the Heavens and the Earth,
