Blog, Brokenness, Christianity, Erik Garthe, Happy Christianity, Meekness, Mercy, mourn, No Longer Conformed, Peacemaker, Persecution, purity, Righteousness, Self-control, Spiritual Poverty
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What makes a Christian happy in life? When you enter the Kingdom of God, the Kingdom of God enters you—spiritual growth. Matthew 5:1-12 presents eight steps that lead to a More →
Blog, Challenges, Circumstances, Deceiver, Erik Garthe, Faith, Family, No Longer Conformed, Obedience, Overcoming Family, Righteousness, Self-control, Spiritual Growth
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Every family has its stories. Some are entertaining; some are terrifying. Chances are good that you face some unusual circumstances in your family. Genesis 37:1-4 tells the difficult circumstances of Joseph’s family. Here’s a real-life look at those verses: More →
A Wall of Defense, Anger, Appetites, Blog, Character, Erik Garthe, No Longer Conformed, Self-control, Thoughts, Tongue
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Are you ruling your spirit? Self-control is a sure mark of a strong character, while a lack of self-control is an evidence of weakness. The Bible demonstrates this truth very clearly when it says, “Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls.” (Proverbs 25:28) More →
Blog, born again, Erik Garthe, Faithfulness, Flesh, Gentleness, Goodness, Grace, Happiness, Joy, Joy or Happiness?, Kindness, Longsuffering, love, Natural Inclinations, No Longer Conformed, Patience, Peace, Satan, Self-control
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What is the difference between joy and happiness? One originates internally, the other is external. In Paul’s letter to the Christians of Galatia, he wrote that “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” (Galatians 5:22-23) More →
