December 27, 2023“Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.” – Proverbs 16:32The story of Alexander the Great, the renowned conqueror of his time, is filled with tales of incredible conquests and remarkable achievements. He led armies to victory across Asia Minor, Egypt, India, Persia, and Syria, earning his legendary title. However, beyond the tales ...  Read More

December 26, 2023“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” – 2 Corinthians 3:18When God saves us, we embark on a transformative journey. It’s important to understand that we don’t instantly become perfect people, displaying the fruit of the Spirit flawlessly. Ins...  Read More

December 25, 2023“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” – Matthew 1:21As you wake up to the excitement of Christmas morning, surrounded by the anticipation of opening presents and the joy of spending time with loved ones, let’s take a moment to unwrap the real reason we celebrate this day.In the midst of the festive ...  Read More

December 24, 2023“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.'” – Luke 2:10-11As the Christmas season approaches, the world around us is adorned with dazzling lights, festive decorations, and the hustle that comes with holiday preparations. ...  Read More

December 23, 2023“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9Have you ever felt inadequate, weak, or incapable of facing life’s challenges? If you have, take heart, for in those moments, we come face to face with a profound t...  Read More

December 22, 2023“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” – Colossians 3:12Are you a patient person? Patience isn’t something that comes easily to most of us. It’s often an area in our lives where we struggle, where our human nature yearns for instant gratification. But today, I want to show you som...  Read More

December 21, 2023“Thus, by their fruit, you will recognize them.” – Matthew 7:20I want to share a little story with you today. When we moved into our house, the previous owner pointed out two trees in the yard and said they were plum trees. To be honest, they looked like regular trees to me, but I took him at his word and believed they were indeed plum trees. The following year, all the trees in o...  Read More

December 20, 2023“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things, there is no law.” – Galatians 5:22-23Have you ever wondered why God calls the characteristics produced by the Holy Spirit “fruit”? It’s a bit puzzling, especially when we think of fruit in its literal sense. As a child, I used to find ...  Read More

December 19, 2023“I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” – Galatians 2:20True salvation is a transformational journey that begins when we die to ourselves and surrender our lives to Christ. It happens when we repent, turning away from our sins and tur...  Read More

December 18, 2023“Whoever says, ‘I know Him,’ but does not do what He commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person.” – 1 John 2:4It’s a sobering truth that mere words professing our love for Jesus are insufficient if our lives are marked by a continual choice to live in sin. We can’t simply claim to love Him and then persist in actions that contradict His teachings. True love for Jesus ...  Read More

December 17, 2023“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works so that no one can boast.” – Ephesians 2:8-9Over the past few weeks, we have explored various sins and the challenges they present in our lives. It is crucial to understand that the answer to every sin, no matter how big or small, lies in one name: Jesus. He i...  Read More

December 16, 2023“Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.” – Romans 14:13 In our journey of faith, it’s crucial to remember that we all have our unique struggles and sins to confront. While one person may grapple with anger or jealousy, another might battle with drunkenness or se...  Read More