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Almost every day there are people who are encouraged to reconcile with someone they hurt or some person who hurt them. But reconciliation is more than just saying, “I’m sorry.” The basic element of reconciliation is “restoration.” That is, restore … Continue reading →

SPREAD YOUR HAPPINESS WITH JOY In Tennessee, there exists a “secret society.” No, it’s not a home-grown underground version of the Mafia, it is different. It consists of nine women who call themselves “The Nine Nanas.” You’ve no doubt heard that … Continue reading →

  NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson CXI) 5:23a Our spiritual oneness with the Anointed transforms love into the fruit of humbleness. The Apostle’s familiarity with the Old … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson CX) Aquinas goes on to say that such faith allows us to believe in a Trinity we cannot see. We can also … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson CIX) 5:22h Our spiritual oneness with the Anointed transforms love into the fruit of Faithfulness. During Paul’s Jewish education, he no doubt … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson CVIII) God has every right to let willful sinners find their place in hell, but His essential goodness borne out of love … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson CVII) 5:22g Our spiritual oneness with the Anointed transforms love into the fruit of Goodness.  As we have seen, Joy and Peace … Continue reading →

No doubt, many of us, when asked where we stand on moral, political, or racial issues, claim “impartiality.” In our minds, that may mean “I don’t take sides, I accept all as equally justified in their claims and efforts.” But … Continue reading →

NEVER, EVER, GIVE UP! 25-year-old Zuly may be smiling now, but it’s been a long, hard road to happiness. She was born without arms or legs due to a rare Tetra-amelia syndrome genetic condition, which prevents limbs from developing properly … Continue reading →

NEW TESTAMENT CONTEXTUAL COMMENTARY by Dr. Robert R. Seyda PAUL’S LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCHES CHAPTER FIVE (Lesson CVI) Paul continues his theme on the fruit of kindness. In writing to the Ephesians, he tells them that God wants to … Continue reading →