Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 There was a man who had been raised in a Christian home. His parents taught him to pray to the Lord. He had read his Bible and had... Continue Reading →
Please the Spirit
The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Galatians 6:8 The children were playing one day behind their house when another kid from school came by. Their parents were not around. The... Continue Reading →
The Burdens of Others
Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 NIV A teenager was in the process of repainting his van in the high schools' shop class. While in the process, he used a primer to paint his grad-year numbers on the side of it. But before... Continue Reading →
Fruit of the Spirit
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Galatians 5:22 NIV She stood each day at the head of a small one-roomed class. Her students ranged in ages and in cultural backgrounds. She was a whitehaired elderly woman and always had her hair tucked up neatly. She was... Continue Reading →
Live By Spirit
So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. Galatians 5:16 NIV A man once struggled to live a good Christian life. There were too many exciting things to do in the world. Then one day he met God. The Holy Spirit began to stir.... Continue Reading →
One Rule
The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Galatians 5:14 NIV Their father was not the strictest of fathers. He hoped that they would grow up to be good people and to care about others. But he was not about to beat good sense into them. So... Continue Reading →
Hope for Righteousness
But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope. Galatians 5:5 NIV The woman got married to a Christian man. Her experience with the church had not been that positive. There were too many shady characters pushing others to be like them. It did not sit well with... Continue Reading →
Fall From Grace
You who are trying to be justified by law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. Galatians 5:4 Get rich quick! It sounded appealing. Fold letters. Build a team to sell a product. With these special instructions for a secret and an easy way, you can get where the hard-working,... Continue Reading →
Free To
Therefore, brothers, we are not children of the slave woman, but of the free woman. Galatians 4:31 NIV High above the river, they secured the lines to the bridge. A young lady stepped up for her turn. She was a foreigner and did not yet speak the language well. They explained to her what... Continue Reading →
Children of Promise
Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise. Galatians 4:28 NIV A Christian family once reached the stage where their children began leaving the nest. They left the home to go and study in universities or to work in different cities. Finally, none were left living under the roof of their parents. They... Continue Reading →
