Fruit of the Spirit – SELF-CONTROL
Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control. Proverbs 25:26 Without self-control, we are broken down. We slip into temptations of all kind, whether sexual,…
Fruit of the Spirit – GENTLENESS
Have you ever agreed with someone in theory, but their attitude about the subject was so negative you had trouble listening to them? That may be because they lacked our…
Fruit of the Spirit – FAITHFULNESS
I remember a question that was often asked in a Bible Study in which I participated. The question—"What attribute of God do you see in these verses?" Frequently, my answer…
Fruit of the Spirit – GOODNESS
Goodness. Well, this fruit thing just keeps getting harder, doesn't it? Paul didn't say, "Doing good." We could probably handle that one on our own, but, as I've said before,…
Fruit of the Spirit – KINDNESS
A friendly, elderly man plopped himself beside me today while we waited at Bob Evans for a table. He quickly engaged me in conversation and introduced himself as "Bob." We…
Fruit of the Spirit – PATIENCE
A couple of years ago, my 10 year-old grandson excitedly asked, "Are you ready for your first lesson on your new iPad, Nana?" We sat side by side on the…
Fruit of the Spirit – PEACE
If you should ever journey to Israel, the first greeting you will hear is "Shalom"—peace be with you. We occasionally sing the little chorus, I've got peace like a river,…
Fruit of the Spirit – JOY
What brings you joy? A beautiful sunset? A son excelling at his sport? A granddaughter using her gifts well? A conflict finally resolved? Listening to beautiful music on a quiet…
The Fruit of the Spirit – Love
In the next few weeks, we will take a look at the fruit of the Spirit. We will find that the emphasis is not so much on what the Holy…
It Must Be Spring!
My Season I sprouted my leaves one summer day, Small ones, they were, in the month of May. I watched the Oak tree, big and strong Growing thousands of…
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