Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 ESV It is officially springtime at my house. Trees are blooming, I am sneezing, and chicks are hatching. Just this week … Continue reading A Chick Story
Self-Control Begins in the Mind But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us … Continue reading Christian Habits to Adopt 9-Self-Control
Soft Spoken  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking, and envying each other. Galatians … Continue reading Christian Habits to Adopt-8 Gentleness
Faithfulness is listed as the seventh fruit of the spirit in Galatians. Like all the spiritual fruits we’ve looked at, faithfulness is an action and a choice. Full unwavering faith, no matter the circumstances is not an easy thing. Sometimes we feel as if God is not hearing us, but he works diligently for each of us. Though we may not see it right away.
Goodness is Godliness But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking, and envying each other. … Continue reading Christian Habits to Adopt 6-Goodness
Kindness goes a long way. It touches people. It gives them hope. It lingers in their hearts.
Following Jesus and choosing to do what is right is not about feelings or stroked egos. It is about being humble as Christ was during his ministry. He had not committed a crime or hurt anyone, but he was still crucified as a criminal. He had every right to defend himself, but he chose not to. In doing so his innocent blood was shed to cover our sins and offer salvation. Through his sacrifice the path to God was paved.
Though peace is a gift from God, peace is also a choice, we must actively pursue peace with one another, ourselves and in our homes.
Supernatural Result of Salvation But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:22-25 If I were to … Continue reading Christian Habits to Adopt-Part 2 Joy
Mustard Seeds, Modern Parables 