Fire & Fragrance Leyte

11/01/2025

These traits—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—are not merely moral goals but deeper expressions of God's nature within us. They are the evidence of God's transformative work in our hearts, cultivated through yielding to His Spirit.🍓🍍🍊🍉🍋🍏🍅🍌🍇🥝🥭

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."
Galatians 5:22-23

02/01/2025

We live out Christ's teachings when we act with love, which infuses our relationships and work with kindness, tolerance, and compassion. Love is a decision to serve others without expecting anything in return, to forgive, to uplift, and to reflect God's love in everything we do.

"Let all your things be done with charity."
1 Corinthians 16:14

29/12/2024

✨a merry christmas from JCITAFI🎄♥️

16/04/2024

"Love is patient, love is kind."
Patience and kindness are foundational to love. Patience means being willing to endure hardship, misunderstanding, or delay without frustration. Kindness is the willingness to act in a compassionate and caring manner, even when it’s difficult. These qualities require selflessness, placing the well-being of others before one’s own desires.

"It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud."
Love is free from envy, meaning it doesn’t compare or resent the success or good fortune of others. It doesn’t boast, as it doesn’t seek to elevate itself or draw attention to personal achievements. Love is humble; it doesn’t place itself above others or seek to impress. This humility creates space for genuine connection and mutual respect.

"It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs."
Love respects others, valuing them with dignity and honor. It doesn’t act selfishly or prioritize its own desires over others' needs. Love is slow to anger, responding with patience instead of quick irritation. It doesn’t hold grudges or keep a tally of wrongs, choosing to forgive and move forward rather than dwelling on past mistakes. This liberates relationships from bitterness and resentment.

"Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth."
Love is aligned with what is good, righteous, and truthful. It rejects harm or injustice and instead embraces truth, finding joy in what is right. This means love is not complicit with wrongdoing but advocates for honesty, integrity, and justice in all circumstances.

"It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
Love offers protection and care, creating a safe space for others to grow and thrive. It trusts, giving others the benefit of the doubt and believing in their potential. Love hopes, keeping an optimistic outlook and aspiring for good, even in difficult times. Finally, love perseveres, enduring trials and remaining faithful even when the going gets tough.

In essence, these verses portray love as the ultimate virtue, one that transcends personal gain or emotion. It’s not a fleeting feeling but a lasting commitment to the well-being of others, rooted in patience, humility, and grace. As followers of Christ, we're called to embody this love in our relationships with others, showing the world a reflection of God's love for humanity.🎀

19/02/2024

In a world where pain and division are inevitable, love has the power to break down barriers, to bring healing where there’s hurt, and to reflect God’s redemptive heart in the most profound way. It’s not just about being kind when it’s easy, but choosing to forgive, to let go of past hurts, and to cover over the mistakes of others with grace. It has the strength to heal brokenness, mend relationships, and restore what’s been torn apart. Just as God’s love for us is boundless, relentless, and full of mercy, we are called to love others with that same passion.

11/02/2024

Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes
𝘐𝘧 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘯, 𝘸𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨

02/02/2024

His love is so deep and unwavering that, even when surrounded by the safety of many, He chooses to seek out the one who is lost, broken, or far from Him. This is a love that doesn’t count the cost, doesn’t hesitate, and doesn't leave anyone behind. It’s a love that pursues us in our wandering, our doubts, and our mistakes.

It’s not about the 99 being unimportant, but about the extraordinary lengths God is willing to go to for the sake of each individual. His pursuit is personal, and His desire for our redemption is infinite. We are never too far gone to be found.🐑🐑🐑

25/01/2024

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04/01/2024

GOSPEL GOSSIP 🗣️

Joy to the world, the presence of the Lord has come to Sogod, Leyte ✨🎄

December 26-28, 2023: UPCPI EVD Section 5 Youth Ministries embraced the theme "Now...Faith" as they experienced a spiritual blaze ignited by the presence of God, with the Holy Ghost exploding into the hearts of the youth. From day one to day three, Section 5 campers were ablaze with excitement and a profound connection to their faith. Day and night, the incense arose, adding a continuous atmosphere of spiritual devotion.

YLTS 2023 EVD Section 5 was successful. He is Worthy of it All! 🙌🏼

Stay tuned for more Gospel Gossip — bringing you Great News, Great Joy! ✨

Photos by: Sis Aljean Espino Diola (ALTC Tacloban)

03/01/2024

Sogod, so good ✨

25/12/2023

Are you fired up for YLTS 2023, or do you still need some fragrance? 🔥 We got you, sis! 😉

See you there!

EYES HERE! 🥰

24/12/2023

Let's not forget where it all started ✨

May the essence of Christmas fill your days with joy, love, and the warmth of the season, and let Jesus be the center of it all.