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
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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
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
Wait on God: Soar Like Eagles
We live in a society that craves power; and many will do whatever it takes, even utilizing unethical practices, to gain power because we believe that the powerful is strong. The Bible gives us a radical journey to become strong. But those who trust the Lord will find new strength. They will be strong like … Continue reading Wait on God: Soar Like Eagles
God’s Wonderful Peace
Peace! It's a wonderful thing to have in your life. We are conditioned to believe that peace happens when there is no conflict. That is only true in the political world. You can have peace in your life even in the midst of turmoil and pressing circumstances."When we put our cares in His hands, He … Continue reading God’s Wonderful Peace
Choose God and Discover His Purpose!
Can you imagine what it would be like to wake up in the palace and find out that you belong in the slave quarters? You are eating and drinking with the king while your family members are making bricks in the field. That was Moses' predicament. When he was a baby, Pharaoh's daughter rescued him … Continue reading Choose God and Discover His Purpose!
Choose Wisely: God Requires Accountability
A.W. Tozer said, "Men are free to decide their own moral choices, but they are also under the necessity to account to God for those choices. That makes them both free and also bound – for they are bound to come to judgment and give an account of the deeds done in the body.” Joshua … Continue reading Choose Wisely: God Requires Accountability
God Brings Hope in Our Future!
Today is the first Friday in 2025! It's still so new, and we wonder what to expect in the year ahead. If you ask the neighbor across the street, the new year will bring doom and gloom. If you ask your coworker, the new year is full of promise. Who do you believe?Well, that in … Continue reading God Brings Hope in Our Future!
Victory Walk 