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The fruit of the Spirit is…joy…. Galatians 5:22 Homes have kitchens. Kitchens have counters. And on many kitchen counters today stands a plastic container labeled Joy. If that’s not enough for you, there’s also Ultra Joy in lemon scent. What … Continue reading →

The fruit of the spirit is love…. Galatians 5:22 It shouldn’t surprise us that Paul began his description of the fruit of the Spirit with the word love. It is the supreme indicator of our spiritual health. All other aspects … Continue reading →

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23a Yesterday I had my semi-annual checkup with my doctor. After reviewing my lab work and listening to my heart and breathing, … Continue reading →

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your … Continue reading →

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; A broken and a contrite heart, God, You will not despise. Psalm 51:17 Who would have ever guessed it? Of all the characters in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, the Herdmans were … Continue reading →

And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. Luke 1:46-48 We’ve all heard of people having a Messiah Complex. These … Continue reading →

The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. Luke 2:20 Christmas has become quite the production. First, you have to drag the decoration boxes … Continue reading →

Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit … Continue reading →

…I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, … Continue reading →