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,…
Redo – Joseph
From time to time, we like to get into a redo project. Sometimes things get into a mess before we end up making a picturesque creation. Last week, we saw…
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…
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…
Prayer Interruptions
Do you find that sometimes your prayer time is interrupted? You determine that you're going to read your devotional material and then spend time in prayer. But your phone rings…
Tempting Interruptions
You have an assigned task to perform. Maybe it came from the committee you're on. Maybe it's a family task you promised to accomplished. Maybe it's a self-appointed task you…
JOY – Mary
Searching His Word, Seeking His Heart Today we will seek to find JOY in Mary's life. Watch for the emotions she goes through. Mary has been betrothed to Joseph, but is…
Joshua – The Plan
Now we begin probably your favorite part of Joshua's calling—conquering the walls of Jericho. Joshua had begun to scout out the nearest Canaanite stronghold—Jericho. As he goes, he is confronted…