But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Galatians 5:22-23 New Living Translation We are used to defining love in terms of emotion, and the way another person or thing makes us feel. But in the Bible, love is…
Month: October 2021
Harvest
In Bible times, a good harvest meant being able to live through the coming winter. In much of the world, that is still true. There is another crop discussed in the Bible: the Fruit of the Spirit, cultivated in God’s people.But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace,…
Happiness is …
“All is Well..”
Many people are suffering— crushed by the weight of their troubles.But the Lord is a refuge for them, a safe place they can run to. Psalm 9:9 Easy-to-Read Version All Shall be Well by Ann Lewin “All shall be well..”She must have said thatsometimes through gritted teeth.Surely she knew the momentswhen fear gnaws at trust,the future loses shape,The courage…
Julian of Norwich
Julian of Norwich (1343 – after 1416) was an English anchoress (religious recluse), devoted to prayer. During her life the Black Death reached Norwich and probably killed over half the population. There were more outbreaks up to 1387. Julian lived during the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381. Those were deadly times, much like our own. “When I was thirty years old and a half, God sent…
Between
The Israelites were stuck (Exodus 14). They had done everything God told them, followed everywhere Moses led them. Now they were stuck between the sea and the Egyptian army, and in terrible danger. They probably thought, “I did everything I was supposed to do. Why is this happening?” Because that’s the way we tend to…
Whatcha’ Gonna Do Today?
Most of us wake up each morning with a full agenda ahead of us. We call this “work,” and often complain about it. But God gave us work (The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. Genesis 2:15 New International Version) Because God Himself…
Columbus Day
Christopher Columbus (born between 25 August and 31 October 1451, died 20 May 1506) was an Italian explorer and navigator who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas. His expeditions, sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, were the first European contact with the Caribbean, Central America, and South…
A Candle
Scientists estimate that the unaided human eye can see a candle from 1.6 miles away. If God lights the candle, none can blow it out.Charles Spurgeon
