6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully[a] will also reap bountifully.7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency[b] in all things at all times, … Read more
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23 ESV) I know I have written before about this scripture and these virtues, but they require regular reflection. Each of them has a very important impact upon our faith life. Love – is the foundation of … Read more
10 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant[a] of Christ. (Galatians 1:10 ESV) My wife and I both tend to be people pleasers. We both desire to work with others and do so … Read more
14 so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. 15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, (Ephesians 4:14-15 ESV) Growing up. When we reach … Read more
16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear. (Matthew 13:16 ESV) Some times, especially in traffic, I tend to wonder if the other people behind the wheel can see or hear. By their driving they seem to not be able to. But I digress. We are lucky that God gave … Read more