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May 9 – When I Get Out – Called For This Time and This Place
Read Psalm 23 and Psalm 46:10 I had first heard of the novel Coronavirus in early January when I was on a winter vacation to Mexico. At that point, little was known about the virus and I, like many Americans, … Continue reading
July 4: Fruit of the Spirit – Self-Control
Read Titus 2:1-15 SELF-CONTROL — I am able to control myself through Christ. For the grace of God . . . teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives . . … Continue reading
July 3: Fruit of the Spirit – Gentleness
Read John 8:1-11 Core Virtues…Being Godly GENTLENESS – I am thoughtful, considerate and calm in dealing with others. Probably you have witnessed someone in your life “go ballistic” before. By “ballistic” I mean the opposite of gentle. Maybe you can even … Continue reading
July 2: Fruit of the Spirit – Faithfulness
Read Luke 19:11-27 FAITHFULNESS — I am consistently and perpetually loyal. Not everyone in this guy’s hometown believed in him. In fact, some of them really despised him and took great measure to let him know it. But he was to … Continue reading
July 1: Fruit of the Spirit – Goodness
Read Matthew 5:13-16 GOODNESS – I am a person who makes things and people around me better. You are… The salt of the earth. The light of the world. A city on a hill. Salt, light, and a city…Those three comprise … Continue reading
June 30: Fruit of the Spirit – Kindness
Read Zechariah 7:1-14 KINDNESS – I am helpful and beneficial to others. Spiritual disciplines can be a very important part of the Christian life. By “spiritual discipline,” I mean certain things that you and I do routinely in order to enhance … Continue reading
June 29: Fruit of the Spirit – Patience
Read James 5:1-12 PATIENCE – I am slow to react negatively, especially in frustrating situations. “…developing fully devoted followers of Christ…” That is our church’s mission statement. It is inherent to the commission Christ gave to His disciples before His ascension. … Continue reading
