"It is more blessed to give than to receive." - Acts 20:35    We often hear that when you give, God will bless you. And for many of us, we may naturally assume this means a material blessing or a return on what we've given. But what if God’s blessings go deeper than that? What if, in the act of freely giving, God wants to teach you something that is far more valuable than anything you could receiv...  Read More

"Freely you have received; freely give." - Matthew 10:8    Have you ever considered the kind of impact you make when you give without expecting anything in return? In a world that often operates by the "you get what you give" mindset, your selfless generosity can be a life-changing picture of God’s grace.  When you give without any need to be repaid, you’re showing someone a glimpse of how God wor...  Read More

"Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." - 2 Corinthians 9:7   In today’s world, everything seems to operate on transactions. Whether it’s a favor, a service, or even time spent with someone, there's often an unspoken expectation of getting something in return. It’s almost as if giving has turned into a business deal....  Read More

"For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps."- 1 Peter 2:21   If you’ve been following along with us over the past week and a half, you’ve explored how adding various fruits of the Spirit to your spiritual bag can greatly impact your life. Through this journey, we’ve learned that becoming the person God has ...  Read More

"But the fruit of the Spirit is... self-control."- Galatians 5:22-23   Self-control is one of the most challenging fruits of the Spirit to cultivate, yet it is incredibly important for our spiritual growth and daily lives. It’s easy to think of self-control as simply managing our reactions or sticking to certain rules, but it goes much deeper than that. Adding self-control to your spiritual bag me...  Read More

"Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near."- Philippians 4:5   Gentleness is a fruit of the spirit that can sometimes get overshadowed by more dramatic or visible attributes like courage or strength. Yet, adding gentleness to your spiritual bag is incredibly important, and it’s a fruit of the Spirit that deserves a closer look. Gentleness isn’t about being weak or passive; rather, i...  Read More