Knowing God With Heart and Mind

The Fruit of Patience

Did you know the ancient Hebrew word for "patience" translates to an idiom that means, "long of nose"? How does that represent a Fruit of the Spirit? Well, the Greek words used by the Apostle Paul in the New Testament have similar meanings, but it drives toward a God-like quality. See it's like this, you ........ You better just listen.

Gentle On My Mind: Gentleness

What is gentleness? Is it the same as meekness? If you could inherit anything you ever wanted, what would it be? How would it change your life?

How to Live the Good Life (Goodness)

The fruit of the Spirit that Paul calls “goodness” seems easy enough to understand, but is it really as simple as being a good person? According to what standards? Jesus once asked, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone." If that's true, we have a big problem.

Never Let Them See You Sweat: Self Control

How can you avoid growing the fruit of the flesh when it keeps popping up like persistent weeds among our good Spiritual fruit? "Nip it in the bud!" It takes help from the LORD and He is willing and able to help you succeed.

When in Joy, Enjoy

What is joy? Is it the same as happiness? Is joy tied to circumstances? What does the Apostle Paul mean when he says, "...but we rejoice in our sufferings" (Rm. 5:3)?

If You’re Not Loving, You’re Not Living

Ever wonder if God is at work in and around you? Do you believe in salvation and a new life in Christ, but don’t feel sure if it works for you? Starting this Sunday, April 16, Pastor Dan and the Shiloh worship team will examine the Fruit of the Spirit as described by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Galatian Christians.

The Easter Question: Why Are You Weeping? Whom Do You Seek?

Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with the Shiloh family this Sunday. Worship, Prayer, Learn, and Serve the Risen Lord. Embrace the Holy Spirit that makes us the family of God because of what Christ has done. 

The Cross Question: Am I Not To Drink The Cup?

It's Palm/Passion Sunday again at Shiloh Church. It marks the beginning of Holy Week, which is a time for remembering everything that happened to our Lord during his last visit to Jerusalem.

The Commitment Question: Will You Lay Down Your Life For Me?

There is a little church on the Appian Way near the city of Rome called “The Church of the Quo Vadis”. Those Latin words, Quo Vadis translate to, “whither goest thou?” The church commemorates the legend of Peter the Apostle, who was escaping Rome, only to encounter Christ heading toward Rome. Peter asked, "Quo Vadis?" Jesus said, "I'm going to be crucified again." After hearing this, Peter turned back. What if Jesus is asking you, "Where are you going?" What would you say to him?

The Wholeness Question: Do You Want To Be Made Well?

We encounter a man this weekend who'd been a victim of circumstances beyond his control. He was crippled for most of his life and, by the time we meet him, he lives hovering just above death. His life is meaningless, repetitive, misery until Jesus approached him and asked, "Wilt thou be made whole?"