Very Funny?
We all enjoy a good laugh. And God is quick to affirm the benefits of a cheerful heart and the appropriateness of laughter (Pr.15:13-15; Ec.3:4). However, he also found it necessary to warn us about the way that some types of humor can…
Kindness
Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness
We must learn the definition and application of kindness from an ongoing biblical study of God’s character, in prayerful hope of reflecting that same godly kindness in our relationships.
Providing Godly Encouragement to Your Friends
We have a God-given responsibility to care for our Christian friends in the church, by humbly being used by God to encourage them as they follow Christ.
Kindness & Encouragement
Out of sincere love for our Christian friends we ought to regularly engage in strategic acts of kindness that benefit their lives, and communicate thoughtful words of encouragement that build them up.
When the World Doesn't Understand Us
We should expect ongoing confusion about the person and work of Christ – he has always been controversial because the truth demands that he be received as THE Prophet, Priest, and King.
Exceptional Love with Exceptional Motives
Jesus calls us to decide to sacrificially love others (as God himself does) without thought of what we might get or not get in return.
Encouraging the Encouragers
God wants us to purposefully, thoughtfully and specifically express kindness to Christians who encourage us and faithfully serve his church.
God’s Strategic Use of His Incredible Grace
We must be vigilant and examine ourselves regarding our obedience because God’s current blessings may be his grace that is intended to lead us to repentance!
Practicing Wholehearted Forgiveness
We can never be real friends with imperfect people until we learn to forgive quickly and completely.
Cultivating Genuine Kindness
God expects his church to become a network of kind and caring friends that reflects his kind and caring friendship with us.
Radical Kindness
People who have been freely & sacrificially loved by God should be compelled to love others freely & sacrificially. God doesn’t have any needs but his kids do!