Shalom! Since ancient times this Hebrew word meaning “peace” has been the customary greeting of the Jews. Its use reflects the fundamental longing of every individual to enjoy wholeness, tranquility, and freedom from anxiety, things that are rarely to be found …
Are you a warrior?
By Nimmy Merlien Philip Many a times, I am awed by our soldiers' steadfast dedication, physical and mental toughness, and valiant sacrifice -- And it has always kept me wondering, despite being fully armored, they never have a protection for their …
Living the Dream or Living the Purpose
Once upon a time there lived an elephant in the jungle. Every morning he went to the nearby gently flowing river to quench his thirst and to have a refreshing bath. He made friends with a fish and would often talk …
Joy: The Fruit of the Spirit
Many years ago I was involved in helping to plant a church in an impoverished and marginalized area of a large Central American city. This particular barrio was known for its destitution, rampant violence, blatantly open drug-dealing, and wide-spread prostitution. In …
An Exonerating Message for Progressives and Conservatives
Two millennia ago a group of men led by their Rabbi was travelling through Samaria towards the Jewish holy land. They needed a place to rest and sleep. With that in mind the Rabbi sent messengers to a village nearby. …
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Interview with Dr. Tedd Tripp & Margy Tripp (Part 2)
Parenting by “Shepherding a Child’s Heart” “Shepherding a Child’s Heart” is not magic. It is not a Christian “rabbit’s foot”. Christian parenting cannot be focused on “saving” our children. It is only the work of the Spirit of God that can …
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Love : The Fruit of the Spirit’s First Virtue
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 …
The Fruit of the Spirit
In the Book of Galatians, Paul explains how the Christian should live his life. Paul, by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, reasons that if a Christian is saved by faith, should he not continue to live by that same faith? …
Interview with Dr. Tedd Tripp & Margy Tripp (Part 1)
Introduction Tedd and Margy have spent their fifty years of marriage in various ministries. Early on, an open home ministry in the 70’s whetted their interest in Christian worldview. This was followed by pastoral ministry and starting a Christian school. All …
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Love In Truth and Action
Is it possible to love just in words? Is it possible to love falsely? The answer is yes. That is why John, the Apostle of love writes “Let us not love in word or talk but in deed and truth.” (1 …
