For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 The title of Prince lets us know we’re talking about a kingdom and peace…
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Pain
We were not created for pain. Pain has resulted from the fall – through death and illness, the dissolution of relationships and the general breaking down and decay of the world. Things don’t work the way they were designed any more. Even our free will, expressed in our fallenness, can cause suffering to ourselves and…
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Goodness
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Galatians 5:22-23 Goodness, or agathosune, is a trait referring to an uprightness or righteousness of the heart but one that also flows outward towards others. It is sometimes translated as generosity and is often associated with the idea of kindness. Jesus said, “God alone…
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He is good
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! Psalm 107:1 Sometimes I need to be reminded to thank God, not for what He has done, but just for who He is. I am thankful for what He has done. His many acts of kindness, protection, and love towards me and those I love are precious gifts. His…
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