Showing Kindness

The Bible lists kindness in Galatians 5:22-23 NLT:  But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Colossians 3:12 NLT  Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with … Continue reading Showing Kindness

Random Act of Kindness

There are countless stories of individuals who after receiving compassion from someone, go out and interact harshly with someone when they have the power to show compassion. That is a pattern of behavior that has plagued humankind. Then there are stories of random acts of kindness that impact  the lives of others. This tells us … Continue reading Random Act of Kindness

Show a Little Kindness

People love it when we say thank you for the services they provide in our lives. When you exit the bus, it’s polite to thank the bus driver. Many might say that is his job. Think about when you ride the bus at the same time each day, and you are not at the bus … Continue reading Show a Little Kindness

Kindness Remembered

In the book of Esther, we meet a man whose act of kindness  was remembered at the right time. It happened during the reign of King Ahasuerus who reigned from India to Ethiopia. Mordecai, the uncle of Queen Esther, uncovered a plot to assassinate the king. Mordecai told Esther and she told the king, and … Continue reading Kindness Remembered

Encourage Yourself

It’s sad when you have gone out of your way to help someone who needed help and they forget. It’s comforting to know that you are not alone. There have always been and probably always will be those around you who are ungrateful. But it’s comforting to know that you can encourage yourself in the … Continue reading Encourage Yourself

Holy Spirit at Work

There is a time in life when we all have benefitted from the kindness of another person. The dictionary defines kindness as being generous, helpful and caring about other people. The world has coined the term random act of kindness and it means to do something for someone, usually a stranger that brings them joy. … Continue reading Holy Spirit at Work

No Longer Dependent

When Jesus saw him and knew he had been ill for a long time, he asked him, “Would you like to get well?” John 5:6 NLT God created human beings to be interdependent. I cannot supply everything I need in my life by my own hands. I go to the supermarket to purchase food and the … Continue reading No Longer Dependent