For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self- discipline. —2 Timothy 1:7 We hear a lot about self-discipline these days. Writers of diet books and fitness plans tout self-discipline as a way to lose weight and attain the perfect body. Parents are encouraged to teach… Read More
January 18, 2024Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self- control. —Proverbs 25:28 Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit we often teach our children because we don’t want them to be spoiled. However, as adults, we often rationalize our own lack of this fruit. “I’m an adult,” we… Read More
January 17, 2024 To slander no one, be peaceable and considerate, and always be gentle toward everyone. —Titus 3:2b Kindness and gentleness are listed as fruits of the Spirit in Galatians. Are they the same thing? What does it mean to have a gentle spirit? This verse lets us know gentleness is a fruit all… Read More
After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. —1 Kings 19:12 When reading the Bible, we often run across stories of God’s incredible miracles, especially in the Old Testament. Stories such as Moses’ encounter with the burning bush, Elijah calling down… Read More
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.—Matthew 7:12a As parents, we all want our children to be kind. It sometimes seems kindness would be an easy virtue to teach, but children learn through repetition. They also tend to be self-centered, not because they’re mean, but because their worlds… Read More
Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God: Sternness to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue in His kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off. —Romans 11:22 Christians sometimes struggle with how to interpret this verse. If God is kind, why would He cut off any of His people?… Read More