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…
Easter – I Have Seen the Lord!
After the confusion of the trial, the persecution, the cross, and fearing for their own lives, I picture the disciples huddled together in the upper room with the doors locked.…
Easter – the Angony Intensifies
Last week we thought about the spiritual, internal agony Jesus suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane. This week, the physical agony begins. Most of the Sadducees, Pharisees, and other religious…
Easter – the Agony Begins
It is with a heavy heart that I approach these next two blogs, but it is necessary to appreciate the depth of His glorious resurrection. Jesus and the eleven leave…
Easter – Cleaning up Attitudes
Jesus and his disciples bathe in preparation for what will be their last supper together. As they walk down the road to the upper room, perhaps their minds are on…
Easter – Cleaning Up Worship
As we look now toward Easter, let's begin with the triumphal entry into Jerusalem. We know the story from every Palm Sunday service and Sunday School lesson through the years…
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