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

What Are You Wearing?

When children play, they sometime form teams. Each side has a captain, and the captain chooses team members. If you are the first individual chosen, it is a good feeling. However, if your name never gets called and you are placed on a team because you are there, it can be defeating. We all want … Continue reading What Are You Wearing?

God’s Kindness

Have you ever had an experience where you’ve given all that you have financially, emotionally, and sometimes physically and you say enough is enough? At that point, it’s difficult to keep going providing help and support. Our humanity is exhausted and there seems to be nothing left in our basket. But is that what God … Continue reading God’s Kindness

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

Give Mercy: Receive Mercy

Alexander Pope said, “Teach me to feel another's woe, to hide the fault I see, that mercy I to others show, that mercy show to me.”  I pray that we show mercy to others because showed mercy to us. Matthew 5:7 CEV God blesses those people    who are merciful.They will be treated    with mercy! Lamentations 3:22-23 CEV … Continue reading Give Mercy: Receive Mercy

Loving God: Loving Others

We are all involved in relationships; that is the way God made us. God has shown us in His word how to form relationships with others. Proverbs 3:3-4 NLT Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!    Tie them around your neck as a reminder.    Write them deep within your heart.Then you will find favor with both God … Continue reading Loving God: Loving Others

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

Make a Change: Be Thankful

Earlier we saw that we can walk in ungratefulness after the Lord has blessed us. However, we behave the same way towards those who cross our path. We are grateful for the actions that benefit us and when it’s over, that’s it; we are done. And yes, we behave just like that. In Genesis 40, … Continue reading Make a Change: Be Thankful