“Based on the gift each one has received, use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God. If anyone speaks, it should be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, it should be from the strength God provides, so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything. To Him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭4:10-11‬ ‭HCSB‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/72/1pe.4.10-11.HCSB The Spiritual Gifts are Gifts from God to His children to be used to glorify God.  There are so many avenues to explore on this subject. First I wanted to touch on our expectations.  When we are…

Our world seems to be spinning out of control. We don’t know who or what to believe. We can’t tell who is trustworthy and who is not. We hear what we thought was truth being torn apart as false. We are told things that seem comical, in that we think how can anybody believe those lies?! Yet we hear the lies so often we question them ourself. Mark 13:22 For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and will perform signs and wonders to lead astray, if possible, the elect. | Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) We are a people full of anxiety, fear and depression. We are taught…

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law. As I’m writing this blog on the final spiritual gift, I find it very convenient that I just finished a blog post about how I gave in and lost control. See my post, Not A Victim Post #5 to understand what I’m referring to. God is speaking to us all the time. But are we listening?  Self control. Today, as I write this blog, I have a totally new perspective on this Fruit of the Spirit, Self Control. 2 Peter 1:6 knowledge with self-control, self-control…

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law. Colossians 3:12 Therefore, God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience | Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) | Download The Bible App Now While researching this spiritual gift, gentleness, I’m reminded of how truely gentle God is. And I’m also reminded how we, His children, are not.  It’s sad that sometimes Gods children who are in the spotlight, fall into sin in front of a world that is watching their every move. And it’s crushing to know, because…

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law. Moving on to the next listed Fruit of the Spirit, Faith. This Fruit is talked about quite a bit in the religious realm, and mocked in the non-religious realm. To some “Faith” is an escape to reality. To some it’s a flippant way to give advise or explain the unknown. But to Gods children, who know the truth, it’s a reality that we sometimes struggle with. Faith is a gift! A gift of the Holy Spirit! So if Faith is a gift, why do we…

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 I feel that in today’s generation, with our English language and all of the adjectives we have to describe things, the word ‘Good’ seems like a dull and unimportant word. But… read these scriptures: “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His faithful love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34 HCSB “God saw that the light was good, and God separated the light from the darkness.” Genesis 1:4 HCSB “God called the dry land “earth,” and He called the gathering of the water “seas.”…

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law. For the month of June my Fruit of the Spirit topic is Kindness. And for some reason, so far, this has been the hardest Gift of the Spirit to write about. Maybe it’s because it’s the only fruit that we can actually do without the Spirit. Or is it? As I struggle to finish the prayer blog on Kindness, I come across this verse in my devotions this July morning. “Do you really think — anyone of you who judges those who do such things…

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law. “Be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for Him; do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way, by the man who carries out evil plans.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭37:7‬ ‭HCSB‬‬ https://www.bible.com/72/psa.37.7.hcsb Ooooo, this is a tough one. Have any of you ever prayed for patience? No? DON’T DO IT! This is the advice we received as new Christians. This may be funny, but trying to be patient in today’s world is anything but funny. Yes, patience is a virtue, right? Let’s face it,…