Tag Archives: the fruit of the Spirit

Deciding to Help Put a Puzzle Together

The body of Christ on planet earth is like a giant jigsaw puzzle. Its peace is broken into pieces — tens of thousands of them called denominations and nondenominational churches that are scattered around the world. Yet, Jesus prayed that … Continue reading

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I don’t believe the origin of my name is definitive of who I am.

As I watched dozens of tree branches in my backyard being moved by the wind, I thought about how beautiful it would be if people would allow God the Holy Spirit to move their heart and continually lead them to … Continue reading

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People Who Radiate Hope Bring a Tear to My Eye.

We don’t need a lecture about love. We need to care deeply about each other. We don’t need an explanation of what joy is. We need to enjoy life. We don’t need to be preached to about peace. We need … Continue reading

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Fruit of the Spirit — Goodness!

Goodness and selfishness repel each other. They refuse to peacefully coexist. People are designed to run on goodness. Alternative fuels mess up their engine. Humans tends to naturally drift into badness, but we have to intentionally pursue goodness. Greatness isn’t … Continue reading

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Loving thru the fruit of the Holy Spirit

The fruit of the Spirit is love. Joy is love shared. Peace is when love meets anxiety. Patience is love over time. Kindness is love in action. Goodness is the character of love. Faithfulness is the loyalty of love. Gentleness … Continue reading

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Roaring Fork, Foxfire Mountain, & Spiritual Living Waters

Zip-ah-dee-do-dah On a recent trip to Gatlinburg, I saw a brochure from Foxfire Mountain in Sevierville, Tennessee.  It was about zip lining, soaring from one tree to another on long cables.  During my week at Tree Top Resort in Gatlinburg I … Continue reading

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