When we consider the nature of God, one of the words which comes to mind immediately is goodness. This aspect is one of the basics of the Christian faith. Everything He does for us is for our good and for His glory. The gift of salvation is a good gift. Not only is God’s goodness reflected in Jesus’ death on the cross, His incredible mercy is evident, as well…
Continue reading →I did not know Barbara before that day, but I had been given her phone number and was told she was looking for a carpool partner. We decided to meet for lunch. That way we could meet, and decide if we wanted to try carpooling together. As we sat down to eat, Barbara asked if we could pray first. She told me she and her family were Christians, and they were accustomed to praying before meals. …
Continue reading →But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me.” ~Luke 18:16 NIV Nestled beside a dirt road in Northeast Georgia sat a small, one-room Methodist church—no steeple, carpet, stained glass, or even a sign. Nothing fancy. But it was a sanctuary for friends who assembled for Sunday school and preaching. And Reverend Truman Thomas preached the Word of God from his old, ragged King James Bible. During the summer, we raised the screened … Continue reading →
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. ~James 1:17 The year was 1967. The nurse handed my firstborn son to me, and I quickly peeled the blanket back to see if all fingers and toes were there. They were. That was the best day of my life. After more than thirty hours of labor and a forceps-assisted birth, … Continue reading →
Discover new ways to pray in nine days of prayer using the fruit of the spirit. The article matches each day with a Bible verse and a prayer.
Continue reading →But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. ~Galatians 5:22-23a CSB “Come say ‘Hello’ to Mary.” Billy smiled as I approached their table. I was about to see the fruit of faithfulness. I was sure she did not remember me. Her brain tumor had taken this once-talented artist and turned her into a shadow of her previous self. But as I greeted Mary, she shared the same gracious smile … Continue reading →
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. ~Galatians 5:22-23a CSB What is the fruit of goodness? We know it is a fruit of the Spirit, but how does it look? We see goodness in the nurse who, in the midst of her busy schedule, risks losing her job to kneel by the bed of a dying patient to inquire whether her patient is God’s child. Discovering that the patient … Continue reading →
Jesus did not just come to be our Savior, He came to dwell in us as our Lord, through the Holy Spirit. He is our helper, our sustainer, our protector, and our provider. Jesus is our healer, full of mercy and grace. He especially is our love. He is most assuredly God with Us…
Continue reading →Let all that you do be done with love. ~1 Corinthians 16:14 NKJV Be encouraged to encourage. “You did a great job with your presentation.” “How beautiful your house is, decorated for Christmas!” “Wow! Dinner is delicious. You’re a great cook.” “Thank you so much for your visit. It brightened my day.” Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. ~1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV We all love to feel appreciated by others. Kind words … Continue reading →
Who would have thought the Messiah we expected for so long, would be for the Gentiles, too? Yet, it is so! I am an old woman who has seen much. I’ve lived a long life and witnessed many things. Now my time is short, and I want to tell my story while I can…
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