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

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

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

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

The Power of Humility

"It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels." Saint AugustineMicah 6:8 NLTNo, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. Proverbs 18:12 … Continue reading The Power of Humility

God’s Promises: Certain!

“Hope is called the anchor of the soul (Hebrews 6:19) because it gives stability to the Christian life. But hope is not simply a ‘wish’ (I wish that such-and-such would take place); rather, it is that which latches on to the certainty of the promises of the future that God has made.” -RC Sproul Zephaniah … Continue reading God’s Promises: Certain!

Are You a Child of God?

"To call yourself a child of God is one thing. To be called a child of God by those who watch your life is another thing altogether." (Max Lucado). 2 Corinthians 5:17 NLTThis means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! … Continue reading Are You a Child of God?

Work Towards Peace

Peace is a gift that comes from God. However, we are also encouraged to work towards peace. It's not always easy, but with God, all things are possible. We can work at it. John 14:27 NLT“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the … Continue reading Work Towards Peace

Pray: God Hears and Answers

Richard J. Foster said, "And so I urge you: carry on an ongoing conversation with God about the daily stuff of life, a little like Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof. For now, do not worry about 'proper' praying, just talk to God."Psalms 145:18 NLTThe Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, … Continue reading Pray: God Hears and Answers

The Strength of Abraham’s Faith

Rick Warren said, "Living by faith isn't living with certainty. It's trusting God in spite of unanswered questions and unresolved doubts." Abraham lived by his faith in God. Genesis 12:1 NLTThe Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show … Continue reading The Strength of Abraham’s Faith