Posts with the tag “kindness”

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:11Words have power. They can tear down or build up, wound or heal. In a world filled with criticism, negativity, and judgment, a single word of encouragement can be like a drink of cold water on a hot day. It is a vital and practical way to love our neighbors. The command to "encourage one...  Read More

"She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” - Proverbs 31:26The wisdom of a godly mother is a treasure that shapes generations. Unlike worldly wisdom that comes from education or experience alone, a mother's wisdom flows from her relationship with God and her deep understanding of His Word. This divine wisdom enables her to guide her children not just through ...  Read More

"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” - Galatians 3:28It is easy to love people who are like us. When we share the same background, hobbies, political views, or socioeconomic status, connection comes naturally. We speak the same "language," both literally and metaphorically. However, the biblical call to...  Read More

“…so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ…” - Ephesians 3:17-18A tree with a massive canopy but shallow roots is a disaster waiting to happen. The first strong storm will topple it. In our spiritual li...  Read More

“I was a stranger and you invited me in.” - Matthew 25:35 Resurrection life makes room at the table. Jesus, the Risen Host, teaches that new life in Him always spills outward into hospitality and welcome of people on the margins. In every act of welcome, we touch the heartbeat of God’s kingdom.In Matthew 25, Jesus says what we do for “the least of these” is done unto Him. New life in Christ means ...  Read More

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” - Ephesians 4:32Forgiveness is one of the most breathtaking and grueling realities of resurrection life. When we have been wronged, the ache often lingers far longer than we wish. Sometimes, forgiving feels impossible—or even unfair. Still, at the heart of the cross and the empty tomb, God calls us...  Read More

"But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" – Matthew 5:44 When Jesus said these words, He was not just correcting a teaching. He was confronting a mindset. Over and over in the Sermon on the Mount, He started with the phrase, “You have heard that it was said,” because He was pushing back on the way Scripture had been twisted by the religious leaders of the day. In t...  Read More

“Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another.” - Colossians 3:12   The word “good” in the Bible is often synonymous with “kindness”—a concept that’s central to the Fruit of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5. This connection reve...  Read More

“God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance.” - Romans 2:4   I’ll never forget my basketball coach, Edgar Fowler. To say he was intense would be an understatement. From the moment he woke up until he went to bed, he yelled and screamed. He cussed like a sailor, and remember, his team was just a group of 8- and 9-year-old boys who only wanted to play basketball. I watched Coach Fowler pic...  Read More

“Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” – Colossians 3:12 In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to get caught up in the world’s demands, forgetting the profound wisdom of Colossians 3:12. Within this verse, we find both a problem and a solution—an invitation to embrace kindness as a ...  Read More

“And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.” – Ephesians 4:32 In Ephesians 4:32, the Apostle Paul provides us with a profound guideline for our interactions with one another. This verse encapsulates the essence of Christian living—being kind, compassionate, and forgiving, just as God has forgiven us through Christ.  ...  Read More

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” – Colossians 3:12 In a world driven by haste, competition, and self-interest, kindness has become an uncommon virtue. It often seems as if we live in an age where harsh words and indifference are the norm. Yet, as followers of Christ, we are ca...  Read More

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32 In the record of history, certain names stand out, and one of those names is Robert E. Lee. He is renowned as the Confederate General during the American Civil War. However, there’s a lesser-known chapter in Lee’s life that offers a timeless lesson—one that centers ...  Read More

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32 Kindness is a transformative fruit of the Spirit. It has the power to mend broken hearts, heal wounded souls, and create an atmosphere of love and compassion. As you reflect on the significance of kindness in your life, you’ll discover its profound impact on both you...  Read More