“Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.” ~Apostle Paul
Why it matters: Joy is something that I must work at. It is a fruit, needs cultivation, water, fertilizer and …
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“God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Master [Lord] and Messiah” ~Apostle Peter
Jesus is in charge. God has put Him in charge. He is Master [Lord]. He reigns as the head of …
Was Jesus the Messiah submissive and vulnerable?
The idea of a sacrificial system might seem strange to us today, the concept of payment or restitution is still …
Is love and respect important to God?
The apostle Peter summarizes the Bible’s teaching on respect in his first Epistle. Our mission as disciples is clear. Show …
Is love always “me first”?
God is love. He isn’t selfish. Plainly put, neither should I be. Love is selfless. That is the way of …
Have we experienced the consolation of the love of Jesus?
God has a goal in mind for us. God’s goal is for us to love, be kind and tender. Jesus …
“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus calls on me to be humble, gentle and meek. It is a requirement and not optional. Arrogance and all …
“Work out your salvation with fear and trembling.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus calls on me to love. That requires that I do good deeds. We not only share God’s grace, but …
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” ~Apostle Paul
The secret to unity begins with how I view myself within the body of Jesus and how I view others. …
“Jesus humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus was not wrestling with God’s will or resisting God’s will. Jesus is obedient. He was yielding Himself to God’s …
“The fruit of the Spirit is self-control.” ~Apostle Paul
The last characteristic listed in Galatians 5:22-23 as a fruit of the Spirit is self-control. The fruit of the Spirit …
“Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant.” ~Jesus
Jesus is clear. I am to be a servant. Jesus shows me the way. Jesus made himself a slave of …
Is joy common among believers?
There is something I’ve noticed about followers of Jesus and His disciples. They are just plain happy folks. They are …
“Have an attitude of humility being neither arrogant nor self-righteous regard others as more important than yourselves.” ~Apostle Paul
God calls on me to respect others, placing them as more important than I am. Jesus is very clear about …
What is joy? Why is it important?
It is easy to forget about joy. It is essential in the Kingdom of God. The Beatitudes (aka The Jesus …
“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone.” ~Jesus
God is God. No one else is. God alone is in control. God is Great and God is Good. I …
“In Jesus you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority.” ~Apostle Paul
What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin, pronouncing judgment and promising …
“Think of yourselves the way the Messiah Jesus thought of himself.” ~Apostle Paul
The birth of Jesus has special meaning. We must see it from the eyes of Jesus, our Messiah. We should …
“Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand.” ~Apostle Paul (Philippians 2)
Following Jesus should make a difference in how I live my life. I need to have a heart and care …
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