The Fruits of the Spirit: Love

Welcome back to our study of the Fruits of the Spirit. Last week we introduced our study so if you missed Fruits of the Spirit be sure to go review it before we start our deep dives into each trait listed by Paul in Galatians. All of these traits can and will be linked to God’sContinue reading “The Fruits of the Spirit: Love”

The Lord Will Provide

In this modern world, we’ve become (especially in more richly blessed countries like the United States) hyper self–reliant. We see ourselves as providing for our own needs, our families’ needs, our community’s needs, and perhaps even contributing members in providing the world’s needs. Technology, modern medicine, and regular access to food and water have drasticallyContinue reading “The Lord Will Provide”

The Lord who Heals You

“…Who can heal you?” – Lamentations 2:13 The world is sick. It is full of sickness, disease, physical pain, economic hardships, violence, hunger, and death. On top of physical hardships and pain, deeper emotional sufferings like loneliness, aimlessness, despair, fear, anxiety, and depression pervade society. And yet, beneath both the physical and emotional sicknesses ofContinue reading “The Lord who Heals You”

Mercy Triumphs

For I desire mercy and not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. – Hosea 6:6 The word mercy appears throughout the Scriptures (mercy and its derivatives appear over 350 times in the Bible). Generally, in the Old Testament the Hebrew word (transliterated) “checed” appears which its meaning simplified is kindness; and,Continue reading “Mercy Triumphs”