In addition to being part of the fruit of the Spirit, joy is seen as a moral imperative – a command; to live contrary to this command is self-defeating.
Continue ReadingGod – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit – delights himself in his children, and he takes joy in the setting free of the captives!
Continue ReadingTake time this Sabbath to meditate on today’s passage from Psalm 4, reflecting on how it relates to the fruit of the Spirit from this week: peace and joy.
Continue ReadingThe perspective that comes from being filled with the Spirit is one that can produce joy even in the midst of the worst of circumstances.
Continue ReadingIt seems too often that the Church defines itself by the things we are opposed to, that are forbidden, that are against the rules or the law.
Continue ReadingStories of NAB international missionaries in the midst of the war in Ukraine, and David Fitch at Bonfire, April 25–27.
Continue ReadingPaul reminds us that God’s desire is for reconciliation and peace and that he accomplished this through the death of Jesus Christ on the cross.
Continue ReadingPalm branches symbolized peace and victory in ancient times, especially in Jewish tradition. They were commonly used during the Feast of Tabernacles.
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