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
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
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
Victorious Living Begins with Humility
There is not a person on this earth who wakes up in the morning with a burning desire to be a failure. The opposite is true; we want to succeed in everything we put our hands to do. The same is true for our walk of faith; we want to experience success in our walk … Continue reading Victorious Living Begins with 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!
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
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