Kindness!

September 7, 2026, Monday Message:

Luke 6:38 AMP, Jesus speaking: “Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over [with no space left for more]. For with the standard of measurement you use [when you do good to others], it will be measured to you in return.”

When asked to name the most important commands, Jesus answered, “Love the Lord and love your neighbor.” Today’s scripture encourages us to care for our neighbors.

It’s the “Golden Rule” taken to the extreme. What we give to others will be more than repaid to us by our Heavenly Father. We will receive in excess of what we give. To ensure an accurate measure (not that anyone should question God), Jesus describes ‘shaking it down’ to remove spaces, ‘pressing down’ our reward to compress it, and then filling our lap to ‘overflowing!’ God is not only fair, but he’s more than fair.

Sometimes our reward will come in this life, sometimes in the next. It really doesn’t matter. Those realities seem separate to us, but God created us only once. The same soul (spirit) that lives on earth will also live in the Kingdom.

So continue to feed the hungry, heal the sick, and care for widows and orphans. If your neighbor needs help, lend a hand. Become known for kindness. We will be rewarded over and above for our kindness. That’s what the Bible says. That’s what Jesus said!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

The Father’s House

Jesus In the City Fellowship

Truth & Freedom Church

Mothers' Day!

For Sunday, May 10, 2026, Mother’s Day:

Luke 1:31 NLT: “You, Mary, will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus.”

Jesus’ Father is in his heavenly Kingdom, but he needed a mother on earth. Everyone born here needs someone to love them, care for them, feed them, and change out their nappy! Jesus' mother had been told by the angel Gabriel that baby Jesus would actually be the Son of the Most High, so she wasn’t surprised when miracles happened. She 100% supported her Son, God’s Son.

Mom had faith in Jesus’ abilities even before his ministry began. At the wedding in Cana when the wine supply was exhausted, Mary told the servers, “Do whatever Jesus tells you.”

Jesus protested. “It’s not my time yet,” but Mary persisted. Giant jars of water were available for Jewish ceremonial washing, and were now brought to the sommelier who determined the jars contained the finest wine. In fact, he questioned why it had not been served first! Thank you, Jesus!

Mary knew her Son was special, and Jesus had honored his mother’s request even though it was not yet his time. And on the cross, he arranged for his mother’s perpetual care. Jesus used every day to honor women, even those who aren’t mothers. For our Messiah, every day was Mother’s Day! May God bless the women!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

The Father’s House

Jesus In the City Fellowship

Truth & Freedom Church