1 If then I can appeal to you as the followers of Christ, if there is any persuasive power in love and any common sharing of the Spirit, or if you have any tender-heartedness and compassion, make my joy complete by being of one mind, 2 united by mutual love, with harmony of feeling giving … [Read more…]
When we live and act in accord with God’s calling as becomes us, our conduct makes for deep and enduring relationships in the unity given by the Spirit. The character traits of our conduct are humility, gentleness, patience, tolerance and love. Putting such conduct into action, we are “diligent to preserve the unity of the … [Read more…]
Breaking Bread Together is God honoring fellowship that involves each of us as participants. Typically we pray before we eat. I like short prayers loaded with meaning. “Lord God, we thank you for life and food and health and we ask you to bless our fellowship together. Amen.” Breaking Bread Together deepens our joint relationship … [Read more…]
The insidiousness of political correctness is now readily apparent. Even though PC implementation was gradual, it’s subtle emotional appeal to protect the unprotected has been revealed as worldly, self-centered, and demonic. Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his noble conduct that his actions are done humbly and wisely. But if … [Read more…]
God predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son—to bear the likeness of His Son. and be non-conformed to the world.
We Honor you Mothers. All mothers are are to be honored. Mothers who follow Jesus are worthy of great honor. My mother was such a one and I honor her memory. I was brought up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord (Eph 6:4). I could feel God’s love through the gentle touch and … [Read more…]
The City of God, is a book by Augustine of Hippo in the early 5th century AD. Two of his brief articles show the contrast between the life of the regenerate and that of the unregenerate. The first is titled: The Laws of Grace, Which Extend to All the Epochs of the Life of the … [Read more…]
“Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. Colossians 4:5-6 “Behave wisely in relation to the outside world, buying up your opportunities. Let your language be always seasoned with the salt … [Read more…]
“Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21 Living among the heathen of the world tempts us to pay back evil words and actions rendered against us and thus be overcome by evil. God gives us everything we need to overcome evil with good. ” 14 Bless those who persecute you; … [Read more…]
9After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11Give us this day our daily bread. 12And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver … [Read more…]