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Be GENTLE to your enemies and BLESS them!
To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. (Titus 3:2 KJV)
We’ve often heard bless those who persecute us (Romans 12:14). But what does it really mean to bless someone? In order to get a clearer definition I've decided to go ... Continue
How Long is Longsuffering?
I was pondering the Fruit of the Spirit and wondered why forgiveness was not one of them. I feel that forgiveness is produced from a mature Christian. As I’ve taught before, TRUE forgiveness only comes when you’ve forgotten the offense of the person who has offended you. Is it like ... Continue
Are you FULL of it?
Yes, I am FULL of IT!
When I think of ways I can cultivate the fruit of Goodness, I asked myself what is goodness. First, I must dispel the theory that good people will make it into Heaven. The only way to the Father is through Jesus Christ (John 14:6), and ... Continue
I stand for PEACE!
Sometimes we struggle with things in our life. Often times we may even know what our greatest battles are, however, overcoming them can be a challenge.
I was once asked what is valuable to me. Outside of my relationship with God and my family, I had to pause and think. Then ... Continue
Tightening the Reigns
Oh how I can use some SELF CONTROL!
Out of the blue, my husband decided he was going to purchase a scale. So for the first time in several months, I was able to “instantly” know how much I weighed. And to my ultimate shock, it was not what I expected ... Continue
A Joyous Presence
Today, I’m cultivating the Spiritual Fruit of Joy.
When the little people enter into my childcare business, I make sure that I greet them with a smile because I want them to see by the joy on my face that they are with us today. It is exciting to know that ... Continue
I Give You Love
Galatians 5:22-26 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the ... Continue
Fruitful Living Blog
Living the Life through the Fruit of the Spirit!
Each day I will discuss ways, ideas and Biblical principals on living a fruitful life.
Often times when we read the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-25
we need to look into our "spiritual mirrors" and see some areas we can grow.
As with ... Continue
