And not only us, but all of the prophets agree in their writings that everyone who believes in him receives complete forgiveness of sins through the power of his name.”  Acts 10:43  TPT Years ago New Delhi, India was the location of a religious forum. Representatives from many religions met together to discuss their beliefs.… Read More »

Tolerate the weaknesses of those in the family of faith, forgiving one another in the same way you have been graciously forgiven by Jesus Christ. If you find fault with someone, release this same gift of forgiveness to them.  Col. 3:13 As I was studying Spirit empowered forgiveness I came  across an account by Stan… Read More »

And they will not need to teach their neighbors, nor will they need to teach their relatives, saying, ‘You should know the Lord.’ For everyone, from the least to the greatest, will know me already,” says the Lord. “And I will forgive their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins.”  Jeremiah 31:34 NLT You may… Read More »

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith,  meekness, and self-control; against such there is no law.  Galatians 5:22-23 Meekness is a life lived in balance through the control of Holy Spirit. Being meek is an attitude of the heart and since it  is not generated by self, it… Read More »

Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you.   2 Cor. 10:1 What we learned so far about meekness is that it’s not so much to benefit ourselves as it is others in our treatment of them. It is… Read More »

 “Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Then come to me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis. Simply join your life with mine. Learn my ways and you’ll discover that I’m gentle, humble, easy to please. You will find refreshment and rest in me.  For all that I require of you will be pleasant and easy… Read More »

We also celebrate in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces patience,  patience produces a well-formed character, and a character like that produces hope.  Romans 5:3-4 Suffering, no one likes to go through it, but according to this verse, it is what helps us develop patience. You know that virtue that most of us… Read More »

Look with wonder at the depth of the Father’s marvelous love that he has lavished on us! He has called us and made us his very own beloved children.[a] The reason the world doesn’t recognize who we are is that they didn’t recognize him. And all who focus their hope on him will always be purifying[a] themselves,[b] just… Read More »

Hebrews 4:16 Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace (the throne of God’s unmerited favor to us sinners), that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find grace to help in good time for every need [appropriate help and well-timed help, coming just when we need it]. This past week… Read More »

2 Cor. 12:9 “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. Amazing grace how sweet the sound. That’s especially true when we are feeling vulnerable, weak and useless. No one likes when we’re… Read More »