Members of the community of the Spirit are friendly. The dictionary defines a friend as a person you know well and like a lot, but who is usually not a member of your family. In life, we are constantly making friends. If we move to a new community, we will make new friends in that community. It doesn’t mean … Continue reading Loyalty in Friendship: Offer Help!
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Give to Win God’s Approval
How do you offer your gifts to the Lord? Jesus told a parable about two men who came before God with different attitudes. One came before God and touted his own righteousness, while the other acknowledged that he was a sinner. In Genesis 4, we see this same interaction on display between Cain and Abel.Both … Continue reading Give to Win God’s Approval
See Others: Make a Difference!
There are people who take the time to see others. I'm not talking about a glance where you take a casual look and you go back to business as usual. I'm talking about seeing someone and seeing the issue they face and what you can do to make a difference 2 Kings 4 introduces us … Continue reading See Others: Make a Difference!
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
Lend to the Lord: Help Those in Need
At this time of the year, our thoughts turn to those in need. We think of people who need help and often wonder what we can do to make their burden lighter. There are so many social issues affecting the nation and the world. Homelessness is one of those issues. It has been raining for … Continue reading Lend to the Lord: Help Those in Need
Bless and be Blessed
When we talk about life and activities today, we seem to differentiate between pre-pandemic and post-pandemic. The pandemic has changed our lives forever. Who can forget that period of 2020 when death gripped the world and young and old, rich, and poor were placed on a level playing field. Many survived the pandemic but still … Continue reading Bless and be Blessed
Joy in Giving
What do you do when you find out that the thing you desire to do has been assigned to another? It can cause feelings of anger and resentment. At times, people blame the individual selected; this can result in anger and rage. How would that make you feel? David had that experience in his life. … Continue reading Joy in Giving
Giving? Do it God’s Way!
One of the activities that we focus on during Lent is doing good deeds. It does not mean that we do not care for the poor and needy during other seasons of the year but during Lent, people purpose to do extra as it pertains to the needy. But is there a protocol in place … Continue reading Giving? Do it God’s Way!
Give From Your Heart.
As we come to the first Friday in Lent, it’s a good time to reflect on the pass two days and look forward to the days ahead. If you made an attempt and you ran into some difficulty, that’s ok. This is a personal experience; you know what derailed you and you can get back … Continue reading Give From Your Heart.
The Best Valentine’s Gift
“For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16 AMP February 14th is a special day in the lives of many people; it’s Valentine’s Day. Some people will be happily surprised and some will be sadly disappointed. … Continue reading The Best Valentine’s Gift
Victory Walk 