Do you think you are rich? The answer to that question depends on how you define rich. Is being rich having a lot of money, a lot of friends, a lot of loving family? Is being rich about happiness, peace, contentment? How would you answer the question? I would answer it this way: To be…
In Galatians 5:22-23 Paul lists the Fruit of the Spirit. He writes: “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.” Would you like to experience more of these fruits? Yes, of course…me too. This is one reason why your…
How do you demonstrate the fact that you are experiencing spiritual growth? This is a huge question because the evidence of all spiritual growth is ultimately demonstrated in behaviors. For the early followers of Jesus, spiritual growth was demonstrated by the fact that they sold their possessions and goods, and gave to everyone who was…
When you get into your car and turn the key, or push the electric start, the engine roars to life. Your engine has great power. Power to move your car forward at speeds once thought impossible to achieve. One fact is true about starting your car. You need the key…either in your hand or in…
Following God’s will is not only important to your spiritual growth…it is required for your spiritual growth. But following God’s will is never easy. At one time, my three boys, all 17, shared one car between them. They were not happy about having to share. So they would remind me that if I had continued…