The fifth in the list of the fruit of the Spirit is “kindness” (NKJV). Whereas the works of the flesh are to be put off, the fruits of the Spirit are to be put on. This is the life of sanctification for every child of God. What exactly is “kindness?” The Greek word which is […]
“Do not look on them with pity …” Does it surprise you that God gave this command in the Bible? It is found in Deuteronomy in the context of Moses instructing the Israelites before entering the land of Canaan. In the passage, Moses gave the people this warning from God: “You must destroy all the […]
A Spiritual Check-up for the URCNA: Love for the Lost Do you see, do you see, all the people sinking down, Don’t you care, don’t you care, are you gonna let them drown, How can you be so numb, not to care if they come, You close your eyes and pretend the job’s done. These […]
Faith and Fruit in a Post-Christian World: Hospitality One of the fascinating tidbits in the historical archives of my home church is a property map of the village of West Sayville, Long Island, dating from the year 1927. The recurring surnames of the property owners tell a story: Dykstra, Van Essendelft, Verbeke, Van Wyen. The […]