GOOD NEWS FOR YOU AND YOUR RELATIONSHIPS THE GRACE OF GOODNESS/GENEROSITY Galatians 5:22–25 (NKJV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23  gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. 24  And those who are  Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25  If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. “Goodness” is a rare word found only four times in the New Testament (and

The Power of Patience and Kindness in Christian Relationships In our fast-paced world filled with irritations, inconveniences, and interruptions, two essential qualities often get overlooked in our relationships: patience and kindness. These aren't just nice suggestions for better living—they're evidence of the Holy Spirit working within believers and serve as essential keys to building and maintaining good relationships. What Does the Bible Say About the Fruit of the Spirit?

Good News for Your Relationships   The Fruit of Joy Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Galatians...

GOOD NEWS FOR RELATIONSHIPS : Part 1 Galatians 5:22–25 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,...

LOVE LIKE JESUS Matthew 22:34-40 (NIV) Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together.  35  One of them, an...

When Jesus Shows Up: Transforming Encounters at the Well Have you ever gone somewhere for one purpose but encountered something...

The Mind and Your Life and Relationships Matthew 22:37–38 (NKJV) “Jesus said to him, “ ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your...

The Institution and Celebration of the Lord's Supper Luke 22:7–23 Luke 22:7–23 (ESV) Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the...

A Firm Foundation for Life, Relationships and Family Matthew 7:24-29 Matthew 7:24–27 “Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine...

"Choosing Faith: Moses' Model of Rejecting the World and Embracing God's Way" Hebrews 11:23–28 By faith Moses, when he was born, was...

Living in Step with the Holy Spirit The Bible warns us against grieving, quenching, and insulting the Holy Spirit—actions that hinder His...

The Holy Spirit and Our Empowerment for Evangelism and Missions Matthew 28:18–20 (ESV) And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in...

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND SPIRITUAL GIFTS: Discovering, Developing, and Deploying Your Spiritual Gifts Ephesians 4:7–16 (NKJV)  “ But to each...

How to Pray in the Spirit: The Only Real Praying Ephesians 6:18 “praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication…”...

T HE SPIRIT AND THE WORD  Acts 2:42 “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to...

CONTROLLED BY THE SPIRIT 2 Timothy 3:1–5 (NLT) You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. ...

Understanding the Holy Spirit: The Overlooked Power Within Us In our Christian walk, we often focus on God the Father and Jesus the Son,...

WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? The Holy Spirit is a real person—the third and coequal member of the Trinity.   Acts 5:3–4 (ESV) “But Peter said,...

Finding Healing in Forgiveness: A Father's Day Message On Father's Day, we often reflect on the relationships that have shaped us....

The Lord is My Shepherd: Understanding Psalm 23 in a New Light Sometimes we become so familiar with certain scriptures that we miss their...