“Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned toward Him and cried out in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”)” – John 20:16 (NIV) She had grown up in Magdala, a prosperous…
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Character Building
“…those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.” –…
Read MoreThe Reverential Fear of God
“Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you…” – 2 Timothy 1:14 (NIV) God may have shown you dreams and visions of what He has called you to do….
Read MoreGifts of the Holy Spirit versus Fruit of the Holy Spirit
“When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place…a sound…came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting…All of them were filled with…
Read MoreThe Culture of God
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” – Galatians 5:22 – (NIV) As…
Read MoreThe Fulfilled Promise of the Father
“And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; He will crush your head, and you will strike His heel.” – Genesis (3:15)…
Read MoreThe Joy of Belonging to the Lord Jesus
“The city and all that is in it are to be devoted to the Lord…” – Joshua 6:17 (NIV) A clever and wise woman named Rahab saw judgement coming on…
Read MoreGrief Turned to Joy
“Then Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high…” – 1 Samuel 2:1 (NIV) It was only fifteen miles, but…
Read MoreThe Joy of the Lord – Part 1
“…I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Saviour.” – Habakkuk 3:18 (NIV) As she balanced the jug on her head, making her way toward…
Read MoreThe Significance of Joseph Coat’s Colours
“…So one day Jacob had a special gift made for Joseph – a beautiful robe.” – Genesis 37:3 (NLT) Joseph’s father didn’t give him just any coat; he gave him…
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