“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” Galatians 5:22-23 We have read about so much power that the Lord Holy Spirit can do to our lives, the empowerment to speak boldly about the truth of Jesus Christ, the empowerment to do extraordinary things for Christ by giving… Continue reading To Live a Fruitful Life Is to Live By the Spirit
Month: June 2022
Our Duty to God – Exodus 20:3 Bible Study Guide
You shall have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:3 God brought Israelites out of Egypt, out of the land of salvery. This is the first commandment God gave them. When they were in Egypt, there were many other gods people believed. But now Israelites should not follow those gods any more, because God saved them… Continue reading Our Duty to God – Exodus 20:3 Bible Study Guide
The Living Water We Need
‘“On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’” (When he said “living water,” he was speaking of the Spirit,… Continue reading The Living Water We Need
Trust in the Lord – Proverbs 3:5-6 Devotional
This summer I gave myself the goal of learning to swim. Traumatized by a childhood experience of almost drowning to death, I never imagined I would swim one day. I eventually motivated myself to sign up for swim classes since I really want to be able to enjoy in water with my little ones. The… Continue reading Trust in the Lord – Proverbs 3:5-6 Devotional
I Have Given You an Example – John 13:15 Bible Study Guide
John 13:15 For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. The King, Christ, infinitely lowered Himself for us, and washed our feet. We must remember the love of the Lord; He approaches us with the same love today. We must also remember the Lord’s words,… Continue reading I Have Given You an Example – John 13:15 Bible Study Guide
5 Bible Verses That Show Why Children Should Obey Their Parents
A child’s obedience to his or her parents is one of the most important principles taught in the Bible. Parents are to be honored and obeyed as representatives of God Himself. Children who obey their parents will usually have happy and successful lives. There are many benefits to obeying one’s parents. First, it is simply… Continue reading 5 Bible Verses That Show Why Children Should Obey Their Parents
12 Morning Prayers to Start Your Day Powerfully
Prayer for a new start Good morning, Lord! Today is a new day, a chance to begin anew. Yesterday has gone along with my regrets, failures, and mistakes. This is a good day to be glad and thankful. Thank you for another day to start over, for the new opportunities to love, be generous, and… Continue reading 12 Morning Prayers to Start Your Day Powerfully
How Can We Become Those Who Keep Pace with God’s Plan? John 2:7
Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. John 2:7 How can we become those who keep pace with God’s plan and be used in God’s history? It requires attending the service well, reading the Bible well, praying well, and meditating on the Word of God well.… Continue reading How Can We Become Those Who Keep Pace with God’s Plan? John 2:7
Finding Perfect Peace
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” — Isaiah 26:3 Peace today is one that everyone desires. If only peace is a thing, the demand for it would have been extreme. Today, in a world where diseases evolve, opinions go against others, pressures in life… Continue reading Finding Perfect Peace
What does the Bible say about Asking Forgiveness?
After Solomon completed the temple of God, he offered a prayer of dedication. He gave praise to God’s faithfulness and completeness, and prayed for his people. He confessed his finiteness in front of the infinite God. “But will God really dwell on earth with humans? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain you. How much… Continue reading What does the Bible say about Asking Forgiveness?