“Filled With The Spirit”

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23) As we walk with the Lord, there are seasons where we feel strong and connected to our faith. In others, we feel complacent and stagnant. Our ups and downs […]

“Light Our Path”

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. (Psalms 119:105) As 2020 approaches its end, we can reflect on how eventful this year was. The world faced numerous hardships and trials, month after month. Our communities struggled to adapt to the new normal. Individually, we experienced much uncertainty and […]

“Being Guided in Truth”

Send forth your light and your truth,let them guide me;let them bring me to your holy mountain,to the place where you dwell. (Psalm 43:3) Within complete darkness, light has an amazing ability – even a small flicker of a candle can illuminate an entire room. There’s something to learn from this. After all, we often […]

“Trust in the Lord”

Trust in the Lord with all your heartand lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways acknowledge Him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6) Many times, we feel uncertain of the next step we should take. What is ahead seems unfamiliar and relying on ourselves just doesn’t seem to be enough. […]

“True Thanksgiving”

Every year when November rolls around, we celebrate Thanksgiving by gathering with our families for a special time over a nice home cooked meal, with turkey and the trimmings. This holiday has its origins in the harvest festival that the Pilgrims celebrated in 1621 in Virginia. So, for a typical Thanksgiving, we offer thanks before […]

“Treasure in Heaven”

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be […]

“In the Spirit of Thanksgiving”

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. (Colossians 3:16) As Thanksgiving approaches, we tend to become reflective about the things we are thankful for. In my personal […]

“The Love of the Creator”

This is what God the Lord says—He who created the heavens and stretched them out,who spread out the earth and all that comes out of it,who gives breath to its people,and life to those who walk on it. (Isaiah 42:5) “Love” – It’s just one word, but it contains the power to stir so much […]

“Serving One Another in Love”

You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Galatians 5:13-14) Through Jesus’ blood, we have been set free. How should we then exercise […]

“Let Your Light Shine”

“In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16) “This little light of mine… I’m going to let it shine…” Sound familiar? This line is from a popular gospel song meant for children. We might remember singing it in […]