Category Archives: Our walk with Him

Pain

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

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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Delight

Delight
Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. (Psalm 111:2) What delights you? I can think of many things that bring me pleasure – a beautiful sunset, the laughter of a child, a feast with friends. These are all wonderful gifts from a God who loves us. But we…
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Unity of the Brethren

Unity of the Brethren
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.Let the…
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