Worship
by Carrie Davies The apostle Paul’s instructions in Ephesians 5 to “walk in love” (verse 2) conclude with this beautiful exhortation for worship (verses 18-21): Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ" First, we are to
PERMAnant Gains
by Harvey Payne In tough times, like the year 2020, external difficulties are often compounded by our own unhealthy reactions. We get upset and angry. We fall prey to envy and jealousy. We give in to sloth, lust, and gluttony. We take unholy short-cuts to sooth our suffering. In a fallen world, full of pain, God uses our distresses (and failures) as a catalyst for spiritual growth. By his love and grace, God is molding us into the likeness of his son, Jesus (Romans 5:1-5). En
