God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
But the Jerusalem that is above is free, and she is our mother. Galatians 4:26 NIV Stepping off the plane a family waited at immigration. They had moved to Europe when their children were born to be closer to her family. Now they were returning to visit his side of the family. But at... Continue Reading →
But now that you know God--or rather are known by God--how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again? Galatians 4:9 NIV Growing up the children were taught that they needed to believe in a few distinguishing beliefs. ... Continue Reading →
Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, "Abba, Father." Galatians 4:6 NIV Through a world of distractions, God called to him. A man in a big city spent his days working in a lucrative company chasing the American dream. Yet he remembered... Continue Reading →
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