Kindness..a part of the Fruit of the Spirit

   Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) ~ But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,  peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.    I realize it has been a while since my "fruit of the Spirit" posts. Today's post is about kindness. Not human kindness..but the type that comes …

Time That Is Never Wasted

   Billy Graham ~ We relegate God to our spare time- but end up never having any spare time! Jesus said, "Seek first his kingdom" (Matthew 6:33 NIV)       I have felt so blessed this week. To be able to spend time ...quality time with some of the people I love. Quality time …

A NEW OLD RULE

On the way home from church this past Sunday, Mother's day I might add :), our kids had to sit right beside each other on the way home. Not the best idea...siblings are going to aggravate each other..that is just a fact of life friends. Isn't there an unspoken rule that your kids have to …

Well Done….

                                               When I am gone....how will I be remembered?? When my time on this earth is done, what legacy will I leave behind? Surely I am not the only person who has had these thoughts.  I know it isn't something we tend to think about when we are younger. We should though..and as adults …

It’s going to be AMAZING!

     My kids Spring Break was last week. I love it when they are out of school...yes, I really do. We had a great week together. We all agreed that the best part was getting to go to the Toby Mac concert at Wild Adventures. In the words of my oldest child.."I just don't …

Setbacks or Opportunities

Genesis 50:20 (NKJV) ~ But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.    Woke up yesterday morning to a setback. Honestly, I wasn't really surprised because in the Bible it clearly states …

SHINE

      D.L. Moody said: " A holy life will produce the deepest impression.   Lighthouses blow no horns; they only shine."      My husband and I went to the New England States back in September of 2010. I actually surprised him with this trip for his birthday/our anniversary. He has always wanted to go …

Patience…a part of the fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5:22-23 ~ But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law.    I don't know about you, but I am so thankful that my Savior is patient with me. Patience is an aspect of the fruit of the spirit that I need to work …