“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22–23, ESV) Our Verse of the Week this week is Galatians 5:22-23. This is a well-known passage that describes the Fruit of the Spirit. The fruit of the Spirit are produced through a Spirit-filled life. They … [Read more...] about Fruit of the Spirit
Verse of the Week
Children of God
“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” (Galatians 4:4–5, ESV) Happy Father's Day to all my fellow father's. Our verse of the week this week is Galatians 4:4-5. In this verse we are reminded that through Jesus Christ we become the … [Read more...] about Children of God
Crucified with Christ
"I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Galatians 2:20 (ESV) I have been crucified! The original Greek uses "Ego" as the word for I. I = Ego. My ego has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer about me. I have no … [Read more...] about Crucified with Christ
Be Ready to Give an Answer
I was a Boy Scout when growing up. The motto of the Boy Scouts is "Be prepared." Although it is not a motto that should be exclusive to the Boy Scouts. Peter reminds us as Christians to always be prepared to make a defense for anyone who asks you for the reason for the hope that is in you. We never know what tomorrow will bring. We never know when the opportunity might present … [Read more...] about Be Ready to Give an Answer
God’s Purpose Remains
“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” Proverbs 19:21 (ESV) I’ve got big dreams. There are so many things I have in my mind to accomplish. But the thing I have come to realize is that for all my best-laid plans, things do not always work out in the way that I had planned. Maybe you had a wonderful date … [Read more...] about God’s Purpose Remains