Lifestyle of Generosity: Showing Kindness through Love

"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile."  Mother Teresa.Colossians 3:12 NLTSince God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, … Continue reading Lifestyle of Generosity: Showing Kindness through Love

Loving God by Showing Kindness to Others!

There is not one person alive who has never been the recipient of the kindness of others. The fact that we are alive tells us that at some point in our lives, someone cared for us; someone was concerned about our welfare. As members of the family of God, we are expected to care for … Continue reading Loving God by Showing Kindness to Others!

Living Generously

“Many of us are being held hostage by bitterness because we are not willing to give to others what we have been given.” Dr. Tony Evans.Philippians 2:3 TPTBe free from pride-filled opinions, for they will only harm your cherished unity. Don’t allow self-promotion to hide in your hearts, but in authentic humility put others first … Continue reading Living Generously

Live Unselfishly and Honor God

We live in a world today, where selfishness is king. We only care for me, myself, and I. So we see people making decisions based on how much benefit they can receive from it. Steve Maraboli said, "Selfish people tend to only be good to themselves … then are surprised when they are alone."As members … Continue reading Live Unselfishly and Honor God

Love that Covers

One significant component of a community of faith is love. When we are asked to describe what it means to love someone, we have difficulty giving a definition. Sometimes, without God, it would be impossible to love some people Rick Warren said, "God teaches us to love by putting some unlovely people around us. “ Why … Continue reading Love that Covers

Free to Forgive

"To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you". Lewis B. Smedes  Proverbs 28:13 GW Whoever covers over his sins does not prosper. Whoever confesses and abandons them receives compassion. Matthew 18:15 TPT “If your fellow believer sins against you, you must go to that one privately and attempt … Continue reading Free to Forgive

Forgive to be Forgiven!

No community could exist without forgiveness. The community would exist until the first infraction, but without forgiveness, it would fall apart. “To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” (CS Lewis).It's extremely rare for there to be an issue with only one person at fault. We … Continue reading Forgive to be Forgiven!

Living in Harmony

"Harmony makes small things grow. Lack of it makes big things decay." Sallust. Romans 12:16 NLTLive in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!1 Peter 3:8 NLTFinally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love … Continue reading Living in Harmony

Harmony Through Community

One of the greatest blessings we have as people of faith is community. What is a community?  The Bible Dictionary defines community as a group of individuals who are united by shared beliefs, values, and purposes, often centered around faith in God and adherence to His commandments. What are the benefits of being a member … Continue reading Harmony Through Community

When Morning Brings Joy

Have you ever been in a situation  when life was extremely difficult? You do your best, but nothing changes, and you wonder if change would ever come. Then you read Psalm 30:5 NLT, which says, "For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but … Continue reading When Morning Brings Joy