"Blessed be God even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ ,the father of mercies and the God of all comfort "( 2 Cor. 1:3 ). God is described as the compassionate father of all mercies for indeed He is the …
Beyond Death
Death is so universal that we don’t need a lawyer to present the case for its inevitability. Yet In spite of its evident reality there exist uncertainties and misconceptions in the mind of millions about what happens when they die. Through …
Longsuffering
Of the many virtues which Paul lists as being aspects of the Fruit of the Spirit, longsuffering is seldom given priority in our thinking. Love, faith, and joy spring readily to mind but longsuffering is often relegated to a secondary status. …
Peace: With God, with Man, and with One’s Self
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 …
