Posts with the tag “respect”
A Lesson in Love
by Delman Coates on September 24th, 2024
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” - Philippians 2:4 When I was young, I strongly disliked bananas. One day, my mother made banana pudding with vanilla wafers, a treat that everyone seemed to love. As my sister and her friends eagerly dug into the dessert, I was less than thrilled. I just couldn’t stand the taste of bananas. But to my surpr... Read More
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The Golden Rule
by Delman Coates on September 23rd, 2024
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” - Matthew 7:12 Yesterday, we touched briefly on this idea of the Golden Rule. But today, I want you to imagine a world where everyone lived by it. Picture a community where kindness and respect were the standard, not the exception. What would that world look like? How would it transform our... Read More
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Teaching by Example
by Delman Coates on September 22nd, 2024
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” - Matthew 7:12 Have you ever felt disheartened by the behavior of someone you thought you knew well, only to realize that their actions reflected more about their own upbringing and experiences? This is a powerful reminder that the way we, as parents, conduct ourselves dramatically shapes o... Read More
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Walking the Walk
by Delman Coates on September 8th, 2023
"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." - Matthew 5:16 In the journey of faith, it's not only about the words we speak but also about the steps we take. It's easy to talk the talk, to profess our beliefs and express our convictions, but the true essence of our faith is revealed in the way we walk the walk. Our ac... Read More
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The Church’s Impact On The Community
by Ministry Support on January 6th, 2021
They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. (Acts 2:45-47) With so much division, conflict, and hatred infilt... Read More
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