Category: Fruits of the Spirit

Lent, Peace, and Understanding

Posted February 29, 2020 - Peace

Peace cannot be achieved through violence; it can only be attained through understanding.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson —

Peace cannot be achieved through violence; it can only be attained through understanding…

Lent, Peace, and Thanks

Posted February 28, 2020 - Peace

Gratitude eats anxiety for breakfast every day of the week. No matter the circumstance--you can always find something to be thankful for.

— JMeyer —

Gratitude eats anxiety for breakfast every day of the week. No matter the circumstance–you can always find something to be thankful for.

Lent, Peace, and Jesus’ Offer

Posted February 27, 2020 - Peace

Where do you go for peace if you don't have God in your life, if you're not connected on a moment-by-moment basis? Jesus Christ has an incredible offer for you.

— Rick Warren —

Where do you go for peace if you don’t have God in your life, if you’re not connected on a moment-by-moment basis? Jesus Christ has an incredible offer for you…Matthew 11:28, “If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest.” (CEV)

Lent, Peace, and Christ

Posted February 26, 2020 - Peace

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

Posted February 25, 2020 - Peace

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

Posted February 1, 2020 - Peace

Peace begins with a smile

— Mother Teresa —

Peace begins with a smile…

Seeds and Apples

Posted January 22, 2020 - Kindness

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

Posted January 15, 2020 - Confidence, Faith, Faithfulness

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

Posted October 14, 2019 - Faith, Patience

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…