"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."- Ephesians 4:32   Kindness is one of those qualities that seems simple on the surface but can be challenging to put into practice. It’s easy to be kind to those who are kind to you, but what about the ones who aren’t? What about those who don’t seem to deserve your kindness?  That’s where the true test of...  Read More

"But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience."- Romans 8:25   Patience is a virtue we all know we need, but it’s one that’s often hard to practice. In a world where everything is instant—instant messaging, instant results, instant gratification—waiting can feel unbearable. But here’s the thing: life doesn’t operate on our timetable, and neither does God. That’s why patience...  Read More

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."- John 14:27   Peace is one of those things we all crave, especially when life feels chaotic. But here’s the truth: the peace that God offers isn’t about having a trouble-free life. It’s not about everything falling into place exactly as you want. J...  Read More

"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice."- Philippians 4:4   When life is going well, it’s easy to feel joyful. But what happens when things aren’t going as planned? Can you still have joy when life isn’t perfect? The answer is yes, and it’s something God calls us to do. Joy isn’t just a fleeting feeling based on our circumstances; it’s a deep, abiding sense of peace and contentment...  Read More

"But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." - Matthew 5:44   Yesterday, we talked about “adding to your spiritual bag”—the idea that we should always be growing spiritually, expanding our hearts, and developing attributes that don’t come naturally to us. If you missed it, the message was simple: God doesn’t want us to stay where we are; He wants us to keep growing a...  Read More

"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen."- 2 Peter 3:18   There is a trendy phrase young basketball players have started to use when a player masters a new move. The phrase “he’s in his bag” or “I’ve added that to my bag” is commonly used when players pull out new moves that others haven’t seen them use before. It’s a way...  Read More