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Tag Archives: Fruits of the Spirit
Raising Kids Who Will Impact the World
“You are the light of the world. a city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light … Continue reading
Surprises from a Mama’s Life: Legacy and Letters
Those of us who have elderly parents don’t often think about the life our parents led before old age set in. We see them as idle, helpless, quietly supportive, struggling… watching from the sidelines as life in all it’s busyness moves … Continue reading
Reflecting God’s love to a lost world
“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one … Continue reading
Posted in Spiritual Encouragement
Tagged Christianity, Encouragement, faith, Fruits of the Spirit, love, peace, politics, spiritual growth
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Biblical Gardening 101
My mother, bless her heart, is an amazing gardener. All of her potted plants are lush and green, bursting with blooms at the proper time each year. Her yard is just as lovely, with beds of colorful flowering plants and … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Encouragement, faith, Fruits of the Spirit, today's culture
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So what does a Christ-follower actually look like?
In my previous post I wrote about the many different ideas people have about the word “Christian”. I also shared the origin of the word itself, which in the Greek means, Christ-follower. In today’s post I want to look at what the … Continue reading
Posted in Salvation, Spiritual Encouragement
Tagged Christianity, devotion, evangelism, forgiveness, Fruits of the Spirit, love, spiritual growth
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