Category: Fruits of the Spirit

Lent, Peace, and Christ

Full peace will come only when Christ returns. But until that day we can know His peace in our hearts and can be messengers of His peace in the world, as we commit our lives to Him.

— Billy Graham —

Full peace will come only when Christ returns. But until that day we can know His peace in our hearts and can be messengers of His peace in the world, as we commit our lives to Him.

Less For Lent

The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.

— Hans Hofmann —

The season of Lent begins tomorrow. Lent is a Christian observance where we deny our flesh and nourish our spirit daily in order to draw closer to the Lord in anticipation of His resurrection on Easter. In the past, I have devoted much time and energy to my Lenten writings. This year the Lord has…

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Smile and Peace

Peace begins with a smile

— Mother Teresa —

Peace begins with a smile…

Seeds and Apples

Anyone can count the seeds in an apple. Only God knows the number of apples in a seed.

— Robert Schuller —

Anyone can count the seeds in an apple. Only God knows the number of apples in a seed…

God’s Got It

As much as you want to plan your life, it has a way of surprising you with unexpected things that will make you happier than you originally planned. That's what you call GOD'S WILL.

— Unknown —

As much as you want to plan your life, it has a way of surprising you with unexpected things that will make you happier than you originally planned. That’s what you call GOD’S WILL…

Slow Down–Speed Kills

When you enter His presence with praise, He enters your circumstances with power.

— Unknown —

When you enter His presence with praise, He enters your circumstances with power…

Crushing Evil with Love

Love conquers all; let us surrender to love.

— Virgil —

Love conquers all; let us surrender to love.

Gains, Falls, and Leaves

Stop focusing on what you have to lose and instead focus on what you have to gain.

— Unknown —

Stop focusing on what you have to lose and instead focus on what you have to gain…

Wisdom and Understanding

He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers.

— Proverbs 19:8 —

He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers. (Proverbs 19:8)