The Danger of Complaining

An unthankful and complaining spirit is an abiding sin against God, and a cause of almost continual unhappiness; and yet how common such a spirit is. How prone we seem to be to forget the good that life knows, and remember and brood over its evil – to forget its joys, and think only of … Continue reading The Danger of Complaining

The Ministry of Complaining

There are times in life when people take membership in the ministry of complaining. They complain about everything: the Sunday morning service is too long and on another day, it's too short. They complain about the pastor, and any topic you can mention, they will find a reason to complain. They have a premium membership … Continue reading The Ministry of Complaining

Don’t Be Ungrateful

While Jesus was on earth, He demonstrated  the fruit of the Spirit. So, kindness was a part of His life. The dictionary defines kindness as  actions intended to benefit others. Jesus took the time to interact with others for their benefit. How do we respond to the kindness of others? Unfortunately, some of us are … Continue reading Don’t Be Ungrateful

Show Your Gratitude

Sickness is not a pleasant thing in anyone’s life. It comes in and disrupts the life of the individual and their families. Many times, care givers have to take time off from work to attend to the needs of the afflicted. When someone is extremely ill, it’s a crisis in the family. In Luke 17, … Continue reading Show Your Gratitude

Don’t Crave the Past!

There is an animal tale that tells a story about a pig. The duck and cow felt saddened with the pig’s living conditions. They decided to do what they could to make his home comfortable. After some discussion, they devised a plan. They noticed that he didn’t have a parlor so they repurposed some apple … Continue reading Don’t Crave the Past!