Choosing Thankfulness (Philippians 4:4-9)

Choosing Thankfulness (Philippians 4:4-9)

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God,...
How to Live with Inseparable Love

How to Live with Inseparable Love

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our...
The Pursuit of Gentleness

The Pursuit of Gentleness

Gentleness. It’s one of the fruits of the Spirit, listed in Galations 5 along with values such as love, joy, peace, patience, and self-control. It’s brought up time and time again by Paul in his various New Testament books, as he advises the God’s people to “let your...
Our Identity Above All Else

Our Identity Above All Else

We love to put people in boxes. Life and relationships are more manageable when we can put a label on someone that helps us “understand” them better. Depending on the box we put someone in, we might expect certain behaviors from them, or avoid certain topics of...