Random Acts Of Kindness

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 Kindness is a characteristic on display throughout the...

The Fruit Of The Spirit And Spiritual Maturity

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5: 22-23 (NIV) The fruit of the Spirit is evidence of God’s conforming us to the image of Christ. There are no shortcuts to...

On Troubles, Endurance, and Grit

Endurance and perseverance are at the heart of character. Suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us–they help us learn to be...

Say The Word: Joy

Consider it all joy. [James 1:2] We are exploring significant words of The Christian Faith in our series ‘Say The Word.’ We come today to the word joy. Webster’s College Dictionary defines joy (noun) as a very glad feeling; happiness; great pleasure;...

The Fruit Of The Spirit and Spiritual Maturity

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Galatians 5: 22 – 23 NIV Fruit Of The Spirit, a compendium: Affection for others (love);Exuberance about life...