The Testimony of the Magi – Part 1
Beginning today, I will share with you the testimonies of some characters of the First Christmas. Today and next week we will hear from one of the Magi. You can find his story in Matthew 2: 1-12. Here is his testimony: “I am glad and thankful for the opportunity to share with you, my story. I […]
The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Goodness – Part 3
The biggest question that we face when talking about goodness is, does goodness go beyond virtue and generosity? Is goodness more than that? In Galatians 5: 22-23, we find the Fruit of the Spirit, and in the verse 22 we have this: “Gal. 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,” […]
The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Goodness – Part 2
According to new research people over age 60 are twice as likely as those under 30 years old to donate their money. Not only that, more than half of all donations to charity are from the “over-60’s” according to a new report by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) and Bristol University – compared with just […]
The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Goodness – Part 1
Goodness! That is the next aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit. It is a very important aspect, because it relates to many areas of our lives. You can find the text in Galatians 5: 22-23. More specifically in Gal. 5:22 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,” “This word […]
The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Kindness – Part 2
Kindness probably is one aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit that we are most missing, not only in the world, but in the church and in our lives. We find that list in Galatians 5: 22-23. Let us take a look at other meanings of that word. 2 – Moral Excellence Kindness indicates and denotes moral […]
The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Kindness – Part 1
You probably heard this or in some cases, said this: “He is asking for it.” “She deserves what is coming for her.” “I can’t stand these kinds of people.” “They are just stupid.” “I am going to be good to those who are good to me.” Or “I am going to treat well those who […]
The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Patience– Part 3
When we become a Christian the Spirit of God plants a special seed inside of us. It is the seed of Christ. That seed, as we grow, will enable us to become like Christ. We will have His characteristics inside of us. You can find those characteristics in Galatians 5: 22-23. One of those characteristics is patience (Galatians […]
The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Patience– Part 2
“Revenge is a dish best served cold.” At least that is the idea that many people have about avenging wrongdoing done against them. We Christians are not immune from feeling that desire of repay for the wrongdoings done to us. We all have that desire to payback and see those who commit offenses against us to […]
The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Patience– Part 1
One of the worst things that can happen to us nowadays, is to be put on hold, when we make a phone call to get information or a service. We just cannot stand that. We want and demand an answer right away. As soon as possible, immediately, right now, these are some of the most […]
The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Peace – Part 3
The Spirit of God will produce peace with God, and inner peace, but that is not all. The peace that the Spirit will bring into our lives will go further, it will reach out in another area in our lives. In Galatians 5: 22-23, we learn that the Fruit of the Spirit is Peace, and that peace […]