Patience, or long-suffering, is the fourth fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23. There are, of course, many examples of patience, like waiting in lines, dealing with traffic, interacting with difficult people, or waiting for some situation to be resolved. Indeed, patience really plays out in our relationships. It ...
Read More »Peace: The Third Fruit of the Spirit
Most people likely think of peace as the absence of conflict. There are peace treaties among nations. There can be peaceful and serene environments free of noise. Another kind of peace can exist in relationships between people. Perhaps someone has been offended by something said or done and needs restoration. ...
Read More »World Peace, Or The Peace That Only Jesus Gives
I have an opportunity to speak in a chapel service at a local Christian high school. The principal told me that the theme for this school year is the fruit of the Spirit, and at the time which I would be speaking they are focusing on peace. So, I decided ...
Read More »Our Hope: Facing Conflict
“A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.” Proverbs 19:11 (NIV) Conflict is everywhere. It is in our workplaces, our friendships, our churches, and yes, even in our homes. In fact, some of the most hurtful conflict occurs in our homes. The places ...
Read More »Realistic Expectations: Your Husband Is Not Jesus Jr.
You cannot hold your husband to a standard so high that he would have to be Jesus Jr. to achieve it. Even though your spouse is saved and being sanctified, he is not perfect (as you are not perfect); his old habits and sins did not fall away in the ...
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