I read a sign in my neighbor’s back yard that said “Bee Kind”, where there were six small bunnies chasing around a bee with a lot of energy. I imagine that this neighbor might be very kind to the wild animals he sees roaming around his yard. When I meditate ...
Read More »Goodness: The Sixth Fruit of the Spirit
How is the previous fruit of kindness different from goodness? A person who is kind does good things, and a good person does kind deeds. Since Galatians 5:22 lists each separately, I knew there had to be some distinction. In researching these words I learned that kindness is defined by ...
Read More »KINDNESS: The Fifth Fruit of the Holy Spirit
There is a popular saying: “Do random acts of kindness” throughout your day. The vast majority of people are kind. It’s part of human nature and doesn’t, in most cases, require much effort. It can be exhibited through conversations, deeds, giving, and simply being thoughtful of others. The Bible has ...
Read More »The Fruits Of The Holy Spirit
Christians are exhorted in the Bible to not be conformed to the world. We are told to be the light in a spiritually dark world. The secular, and especially the woke culture, that is contrary to every thing the Bible teaches, must be counteracted, yet in a gentle and compassionate ...
Read More »God’s Wardrobe For Us
Preparing to show ourselves to the world each morning usually takes some time. We want to look our best before we face the eyes and opinions of others. The 1950’s is a good place in time to look when considering the well-dressed. Women of the time often cared for their ...
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