Today I have a question for you. During this busy time of year, what fruit are you displaying in your life? But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22, 23 I was out doing some errands and shopping this…
Read moreYou’ve heard the sappy old comparison before: There was no room in the inn for Jesus (Luke 2:7). Is there room in your heart for Jesus? Yes, the question is a bit corny and overdone. But I’ve been thinking about it seriously for the last few days. With the busyness…
Read more“Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”(John 8:31-32 NKJV) The word “abide” means “to live” or “to dwell.” So, to abide in Christ, means…
Read moreIt’s October 31st and millions of people will spend billions of dollars to eat candy and dress up as someone (or something) else today. It may be fun to dress up as someone else for an event. But what about when we habitually wear an invisible mask to hide who…
Read moreIt is a familiar story, the one in John 11 where Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. The miracle, the power, the glory, the depth of compassion all step out of the pages of scripture and minister to our hearts in a myriad of ways. It seems we can read…
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