By CGI New York | February 9, 2018 | Category KNOWLEDGE OF GOD/FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return (Galatians 6:7). I have heard this point all my life, and yes, when I have sowed non-righteous “seeds,” I reaped the consequences. I was one of those children that couldn’t get away with anything. I got caught very […]
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By CGI New York | January 23, 2018 | Category KNOWLEDGE OF GOD/FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT
We had a slight scare this Sabbath. My daughter, Jazmyn, woke at her friend’s house with severe stomach pains that had her doubled over. I rushed over there to pick her up and immediately took her to the ER. I have to admit, my mind was going to all the worst case scenarios during our […]
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By CGI New York | January 20, 2018 | Category KNOWLEDGE OF GOD/FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT
THE NEW CHURCH LADY The most moving prayer in the Bible, in my opinion, is this one, spoken by Jesus on the night He was betrayed: Luke 22:41-42 [NIV] He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, […]
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By CGI New York | January 20, 2018 | Category KNOWLEDGE OF GOD/FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT
THE NEW CHURCH LADY The Wizard of Oz is a classic movie that I have been watching since as far back as I can remember. As a child, I very much wanted the Wizard to be real and impressive and the answer to all the needs of the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow […]
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By CGI New York | January 20, 2018 | Category KNOWLEDGE OF GOD/FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT
One truth I have learned over the years is that life is constantly changing. Things never stay the same, so make sure you enjoy the small moments and don’t take life for granted. Another truth is, don’t waste time worrying about little things because, truth be told, if it isn’t going to be important tomorrow, […]
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By CGI New York | January 2, 2018 | Category KNOWLEDGE OF GOD/FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT
When we are hungry, we get something to eat. When we are thirsty, we get something to drink. This is to satisfy our physical needs, but these physical things cannot satisfy our soul. True soul-satisfying fulfillment can only come from God. 1 Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who […]
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By CGI New York | January 2, 2018 | Category KNOWLEDGE OF GOD/FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT
I was doing my devotional the other day, and it really hit home with me. So, I wanted to share my thoughts. It made the point of stating that following Jesus doesn’t usually mean we get to go down smooth and glamorous roads. In fact, the roads are usually bumpy and curvy. The truth is […]
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By CGI New York | September 22, 2017 | Category KNOWLEDGE OF GOD/FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT
Have you ever left the house and noticed you forgot your cell phone? Anxiety hits and you think, “Oh no, people can’t get in touch with me.” So, you find a place to turn around to go back to your home to get your phone because the idea of not having your communication line open […]
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By CGI New York | September 2, 2017 | Category KNOWLEDGE OF GOD/FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT
The other night my husband and I were talking, and he said that there was something that hit him that made him stop to think about for a while. I asked him what it was. He stated that he realized that there wasn’t anyone that he agreed with 100 percent, 100 percent of the time. […]
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By CGI New York | September 2, 2017 | Category KNOWLEDGE OF GOD/FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT
Many times today you hear about the “unmarriage” of the millennial generation. The average age when people first marry has steadily increased from 23 to around 30 in not just American culture but many other western nations around the world. Often you hear or read articles that cast marriage as a burden; something that was […]
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