“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!” Galatians 5:22-23 We live in a time where anxiety, depression, fear, and questions about our identity, finances, and family can leave us feeling overwhelmed. The devil, our…
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy…
Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone; Genesis 2:18a We have been built to live life together in community. Though God has called us to live in community, we face several barriers that try to keep us alone and separated.
Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand…we know how dearly God loves us, because he has…
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4 From the life that He lived and the word that He spoke, Jesus modeled for us a life of humility. We are called…
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see…
9 But the Lord God called to the man, and said to him, ‘Where are you?’ 10 He said, ‘I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.’ 11 He said, ‘Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which…
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.8 It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment…
Often, Christ followers are looking to re-capture a mountaintop feeling regarding their walk with Jesus. The truth is that we live normal, ordinary lives and are susceptible to the ups and downs that a “normal” life brings. The good news is that we are promised some extraordinary aspects that burst through the mundane and remind…