Generosity
We have thought about the disciplines of PRAYER and BIBLE STUDY. Now, as we contemplate giving thanks in this season, we slip very naturally into another discipline of…
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 temptation of all kinds. As…
Fruit of the Spirit – Gentleness
Have you ever agreed with someone in theory, but their attitude was so negative you had trouble listening to them? That may be because they lacked our next fruit—gentleness. Once…
The Fruit of Faithfulness
In all of the fruit of the Spirit, we actually see the attributes of God. God IS love. He provides peace. He IS our joy. God is kind and good.…
Fruit of the Spirit – Goodness
Goodness. Hmm, this fruit thing keeps getting harder, doesn't it? Paul didn't say, "Doing good." We could probably handle that on our own. After all, even those who don't know…
The Fruit of Kindness
As we look toward a new year, it's a perfect time to continue to explore the gifts the Lord has given us through the Holy Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,…
The Fruit of Patience
Several years ago, my 10-year-old grandson excitedly asked, "Are you read for your first lesson on you new iPad, Nana?" We sat side by side on the sofa. Instead of…
Fruit of Peace
If you should ever journey to Israel, the first greeting you will hear is "Shalom"—peace be with you. Occasionally, we sing the chorus, I've got peace like a river, I've…
The Fruit of the Spirit ~ JOY
What brings you joy? A beautiful sunset? A grandson excelling at his sport? A conflict resolved? Listening to beautiful music on a quiet morning? A trip to Graeters' ice cream?…
The Fruit of the Spirit ~ Love
We have thought about how the Spirit gives us gifts, such as teaching, preaching, encouragement, mercy, leadership, etc. The idea is that we are to use these gifts to minister…