It’s not just about saying we love, but about living it out in our actions. 1. The Love Commandment: In John 13:34-35, Jesus lays down the love commandment: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this, everyone will know that you […]
Abba
The word “Abba” is an affectionate term in Hebrew that children might compare to saying “Daddy” in English. It’s a warm and personal way to address one’s father, expressing a close and loving relationship. In a religious context, you might mention that it’s a term used in Judaism to show a deep, respectful, and intimate […]
Receive the Holy Spirit
That the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus.—Galatians 3:14 Scripture reading: John 16:7-22 When we have the right attitude, faith becomes remarkably active. But it can never be remarkably active in a dead life. When sin is out, when the body is clean, and when the life is made right, […]
It is time for a change
In 1984 I became a Christian and I have never regretted the decision. Becoming a Christian is life transforming – But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5 v 22 – 23). You will become renewed. You will become a new creation. So then, […]
Galatians
Galatians: A Letter About Freedom Imagine you’re hanging out with your friends when someone comes along and tries to tell you that you need to change everything about yourself to fit in. They say you need to act differently, dress differently, and even believe differently. That’s kind of what happened to a group of early […]
Popularity
Do you think I speak this strongly in order to manipulate crowds? Or curry favour with God? Or get popular applause? If my goal was popularity, I wouldn’t bother being Christ’s slave. Know this—I am most emphatic here, friends—this great Message I delivered to you is not mere human optimism. I didn’t receive it through […]
Doing Good
So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit. Right now, therefore, every time we get the chance, let us work for the benefit of all, starting with the people closest to us in the community of […]
We have a lot in common
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 2gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5 v 22-23 Sometimes cartoon characters make a lot of sense. For instance, this little beauty from Meowth a Pokemon character: We do have a lot in common, the same earth, […]