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Prayer of the Week

(NASB) Isaiah 12:1-2 “…I will give thanks to You, O LORD; For although You were angry with me, Your anger is turned away, And You comfort me. 2 Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid…”

Exercising the Fruit of the Spirit

Consider each facet of this marvelous fruit and how it impacts you: Love ~ God’s love for you through Jesus Christ’s death on the cross. Have you told Him that you love Him today? Joy ~ You can experience the deep inner delight of true happiness when you’re in line with God and His word. […]

The Fruit of the Spirit…Self-control

Many people are on an exercise program of one form or another…to be healthy.  One of the results of exercise is stamina, endurance and a sense of well-being. So!  Physical exercise has many benefits and so does being spiritually fit. Consider the following Scripture passage: (NASB) 2 Peter 1:5-7 “…applying all diligence, in your faith […]

The Fruit of the Spirit…Gentleness (Part 2)

Dictionary definition of gentle: 1. Considerate or kindly in disposition; amiable; patient.  2. Not harsh, severe, or violent; mild; soft We are to be gentle – toward others…considerate, kindly, patient, not harsh, severe or violent; mild in our manner toward others (isn’t this how you would like to be treated?). What has Jesus said? (Amplified) […]

The Fruit of the Spirit…Gentleness (Part 1)

(NASB) Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Dictionary definition of gentle: 1. Considerate or kindly in disposition; amiable; patient. Jesus said to His followers: (NASB) Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to Me, all who are weary and […]

Name of God: Christ

Red Letter Day Christ   The dictionary defines Christ: 1. The Anointed; the Messiah, as foretold by the prophets of the Old Testament. From Latin: Christus; from Greek: Christos – the Anointed One, Messiah “Christ” is the name used of Jesus of Nazareth in the New Testament and “Messiah” is referred to in the Old […]

Prayer of the Week

(NIV) Psalm 105:1 “GIVE THANKS to the LORD, call on his name; Make known among the nations what he has done.”

The Fruit of the Spirit…Faithfulness

Faithfulness can also be defined as loyalty. God’s faithfulness is described by Moses in Deuteronomy 32:4 (NASB) “The Rock!  His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness and without injustice, Righteous and upright is He.” This is the God I want to worship…the God Who is the solid foundation […]

Fruit of the Spirit ~ Goodness

Goodness can be defined as: excellence, value. The word ‘goodness’ can also be used to describe God. Moses had asked God to be shown His glory. (NASB) Exodus 33:19 “And He said, ‘I Myself will make all My goodness pass before you, and will proclaim the name of the LORD before you; and I will […]

Fruit of the Spirit ~ Kindness

Being kind is to have tenderness toward others…kindness is an action.  As followers of Christ our actions should come from love for God and then to give love to others… In Proverbs 31…there is quite a list of a virtuous woman…one out of that list is: (NASB) Proverbs 31:26 “She opens her mouth in wisdom, […]