As believers, we know that joy is an essential fruit of the Holy Spirit. In fact, Galatians 5:22-23 tells us that joy is one of the nine fruits that the Holy Spirit produces in our lives. However, there are times when we may find ourselves struggling to experience joy in our walk with the Lord. Perhaps we're going through a difficult season, facing a challenging situation, or feeling overwhelmed b...  Read More

Christ is all we need.I was reading this past week in Romans and Galatians preparing for our Sunday morning bible study. As I sat down to write this devotional, those passages I read reminded me that I am a sinner and fall so short of the glory of God. In fact, this passage in Romans says all of us are sinners who fall short of His glory (Romans 3:23). This means that no matter who we are, no numb...  Read More

Here is a beautiful truth. As Christians, we believe that through faith in Jesus Christ, we become part of God's family. This concept of being adopted into God's family is at the heart of the gospel message, and it is a truth that brings great comfort and hope to believers and to a dying world.(Ephesians 1:5) says, "Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, ...  Read More

For the past 6 months I have enjoyed an early Monday morning study with five other men. It consists of guided reading and memorization during the week, followed by gathering in the early hours to share what we’ve learned, encourage one another and most importantly, hold each other accountable in our journey of faith. Doing life together in biblical community is an essential aspect of our spiritual...  Read More

This is a very brief overview of Galatians.The book of Galatians is one of several New Testament letters written by the Apostle Paul. This letter was directed to the churches in the region of Galatia, which is in modern-day Turkey. It is considered one of the most significant letters in the New Testament and is often referred to as the Magna Carta of Christian Liberty.Paul begins the letter by mak...  Read More

Crying out to God is a powerful act of surrender and faith. It's a way of acknowledging our need for Him, our dependence on Him, and our trust in His provision. In the Bible, we see many examples of people who cried out to God in times of distress, and He answered their prayers. One such example is found in (Psalm 18:6), which says, "In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God: he...  Read More