When you hear “fight the good fight,” what comes to mind? Do you think of wars to overcome oppression by rabid dictators? Do you think of standing up to corrupt politicians? Do you think of striving to ensure there is justice for all? Or do you think about your faith? Though there may be manyContinue reading “Fight the Good Fight”
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Fruit of the Spirit
Do you like to think you are in control? Do you think you can control yourself? How patient are you? Do you consider yourself to be a generous person? Are you a kind person? Do you have joy in your life? Are you a loving person? Are you gentle? How faithful are you? Most ofContinue reading “Fruit of the Spirit”
Disciple of Jesus
A lot happens in the last week of Jesus’ life before going to the cross. One of the more well-known commands of Jesus was given during those last days. As He is teaching His disciples and preparing them for Him to leave them, He tells them to love one another. Was it necessary to tellContinue reading “Disciple of Jesus”
Be Gentle
What does being gentle mean to you? Do you immediately think of the handling of a newborn baby? Do you think of cuddling with a puppy? Do you think of gently moving a piece of art? Have you thought about being gentle with someone who is going through a rough time? Being gentle can applyContinue reading “Be Gentle”
Rejoice and Be Gentle
What does rejoicing mean to you? What does it look like? What does it feel like? Is it something you do every day? Are you gentle? Or are you rash, excitable, or over bearing? Do you know what it means to be gentle? Do you know that God is near? We typically think of rejoicingContinue reading “Rejoice and Be Gentle”
Be Ready
Are you ready? Can you defend your faith? Can you explain why you have hope? Can you tell others why you act differently than everyone else? Will you explain to them in a gentle way? Is your conscience clear? We defend ourselves in many ways. Sometimes we defend our bad decisions or behavior. Other timesContinue reading “Be Ready”
Perfect Unity
As Christians, we are expected to have certain virtues. We see the Apostle Paul telling the church in Colossae what these virtues are. Let’s take a deeper dive into these virtues to understand just what Paul was getting to. Compassion: literally refers to the inner parts or bowels of a person or animal. It isContinue reading “Perfect Unity”
Surrender to Achieve
Are you striving to be a better person? Do you set goals you want to achieve? Are you willing to consider different goals? Are you willing to be radical in your thinking and developing your goals? I dare say most of us want to be a better person. However, we may not be able toContinue reading “Surrender to Achieve”
Bear Fruit
Do you strive to be a better person? Do you work hard at it and seem to make no progress? Are you wondering if you will ever be better than you are today? Are you on the verge of giving up trying? Have you turned to the One who can make the change? Amidst theContinue reading “Bear Fruit”
Love Like Jesus
How well do you love? Do you love deeply in your heart or is it superficial? Do you show your love or speak empty words? Do you recognize real love or are you only looking for love on the surface? Are you willing to love as Jesus has commanded? We see a lot of hateContinue reading “Love Like Jesus”
Marty Pressey 