Months of researching taught me some things can’t be learned- the Fruit of the Spirit is a gift.
Category: Fruit of the Spirit
Pre-planning for Temptation
I had decided to cut down on sugar and eat more produce. Get healthy! I can do this! Until I traveled eight hours to a conference. I drove there, having stops in mind. But, I had more than a few hiccoughs and was concerned about making the first event. I skipped my meal breaks in…
Dealing with the Mad Inside
Anger isn’t the problem- but what I choose to do with it could be. What does God say about anger?
Leading with Self-Control
Serving God isn’t just about believing, it’s living a life of sacrifice- holy and pleasing to Him. That means practicing self-control.
I Have the Right!
When deciding what to do, the question isn’t always, Am I allowed? Maybe I should be asking, is it beneficial?
Learning Faithfulness
I used to dread Christmas. The first several years of motherhood I felt all this pressure. I needed to: pick the perfect presents, decorate a Martha Stewart tree, cultivate tremendous traditions, and do it all with a merry smile on my face all the time! Who had the audacity to task me this impossible list?…
Hebrews Chapter 11: Faithfulness Not Bankruptcy
Although we may be accustomed to broken promises from people, God is faithful.
God is Faithful
Watching someone turn away from God can bring unimaginable pain, yet God is faithful- He will see us through.
I came in the door to my usual greeting: our 95-pound Rottie bounded over to lick my hand. Suddenly her tongue stopped and her nose started. She sniffed my hand, my clothes, and even my face as I stooped to pet her. She looked at me, almost in disbelief. Then she turned her back on…
Gentle as Jesus
Although an understandable response to anger and frustration might be a poisonous comeback, Jesus demonstrated how gentleness wields great power in eliciting the outcomes we hope for.