A weekly series of inspirational and enlightening articles about the Christian life. http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings.htm In contrast to those who rejected Jesus, his followers were free to let the winds of a fresh spirituality blow upon their minds. They were free to participate in a love that reached in all directions toward all kinds of people. http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/Searchers-Learners.htm http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/Searchers-Learners.htm It is a tragic waste of spiritual and mental energy when we lose our confidence. We can never be all God wants us to be if our composure is limited. http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/Confidence.htm http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/Confidence.htm One of our most obvious truths is that life is not an invention of human ingenuity. We merely cooperate with the process. http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/Life.htm http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/Life.htm The kind of person we are has a way of emerging to the surface. Character cannot be camouflaged indefinitely. Our true person comes to the surface by how we look, what we say, and how we say it. http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/GrowingOldWithGrace.htm http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/GrowingOldWithGrace.htm How do love, humility and selfless giving manifest themselves in our lives without becoming hatred, power, and greed? http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/LovesPower.htm http://www.newportpresbyterianchurch.org/clippings/LovesPower.htm