Selfish or Self-Care? Welcome back to “Sins of the World!” I’m taking a deeper dive into the words of Galatians 5:19-21 to talk about what we need to avoid and how they can lead us to the Fruit of the Spirit. In Part 9, we looked at anger – the intense, heated emotions that isContinueContinue reading “Changing Our Selfish Heart || Sins of the World #10”
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Which Way to Turn || Manna for the Mind #410
Matthew 4:17 AMP – From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent [change your inner self – your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance, seek God’s purpose for your life], for the kingdom of heaven is at hand NRSVUE – From that timeContinueContinue reading “Which Way to Turn || Manna for the Mind #410”
Leading With Authenticity || Manna for the Mind #409
Proverbs 28:13 AMP – He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But whoever confesses and turns away from his sins will find compassion and mercy. NRSVUE – No one who conceals transgressions will prosper, but one who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. VOICE – Whoever tries to hide his sins will notContinueContinue reading “Leading With Authenticity || Manna for the Mind #409”
Guilt No More || Manna for the Mind #408
Acts 3:19 AMP – So repent [change your inner self – your old way of thinking, regret past sins] and return [to God – seek His purpose for your life], so that your sins may be wiped away [blotted out, completely erased], so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the LordContinueContinue reading “Guilt No More || Manna for the Mind #408”
Anger Leads to Patience || Sins of the World #9
Anger Dominates Our Emotions Welcome back to “Sins of the World.” I’m taking a deeper dive into the words of Galatians 5:19-21 to talk about what we need to avoid and how they can lead us to the Fruits of the Spirit. In Part 8, we talked about jealousy, which Paul defined as corrosive envy.ContinueContinue reading “Anger Leads to Patience || Sins of the World #9”
Regret Can’t Rest Here || Where the Hurt Lives #4
Regret leads us into an anxious loop, leading us through the what-ifs and wishes that we could change. 2 Corinthians 7:10 shows us that align out regret with God’s will can lead to a beautiful outcome.
Jealous Feelings || Sins of the World #8
Jealousy Doesn’t Look Good Welcome back to “Sins of the World.” I’m taking a deeper dive into the words of Galatians 5:19-21 to talk about what we need to avoid and how they can lead us to the Fruits of the Spirit. In Part 7, we talked about quarreling, which Paul defined as a contentiousContinueContinue reading “Jealous Feelings || Sins of the World #8”
The Return Path to God || Manna for the Mind #407
Isaiah 55:7 AMP – Let the wicked leave (behind) his way And the unrighteous man his thoughts; And let them return to the Lord, And He will have compassion (mercy) on him, And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon. NRSVUE – let the wicked forsake their way and the unrighteous their thoughts; letContinueContinue reading “The Return Path to God || Manna for the Mind #407”
Squeaky Clean Heart || Manna for the Mind #406
Psalm 51:10 AMP – Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a right and steadfast spirit within me. NRSVUE – Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. VOICE – Create in me a clean heart, O God; restore within me a senseContinueContinue reading “Squeaky Clean Heart || Manna for the Mind #406”
The Gift of Eternal Life || Manna for the Mind #405
Romans 6:23 AMP – For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God [that is, His remarkable, overwhelming gift of grace to believers] is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.] NRSVUE – For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in ChristContinueContinue reading “The Gift of Eternal Life || Manna for the Mind #405”