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The Only Thing To Do When You Don’t Understand
As a young mother, I figured if I poured out enough love on my children and set clear boundaries for them, they would obey with little resistance. Perhaps a small consequence might be needed now and then, but for the most part, my charges would trust my judgment and direction. Precious little ones, answering my…
We Were Meant To Take Risks
One of my daughter Rachel’s favorite words is “home.” She repeats it over and over whenever she thinks we are planning an outing—insisting she must remain home. Apparently, she doesn’t like taking risks. If it were up to Rach, she’d play it safe. Not going anywhere, except maybe church. Harsh and Scary World At times,…
Can You Possess Both Gentleness and Strength? (Fruit of the Spirit Series)
Interested in listening to this post? Click on the CD image to get the free audio download of this post and the 9 other Fruit of the Spirit blog posts. Aside from moments when my children are sick or injured, I have never before classified myself as “gentle” or “meek.” Kind and compassionate, yes. But…
Living a Life of Faithfulness (Fruit of the Spirit Series)
We’re in our seventh week of the Fruit of the Spirit Series. If you missed any of the previous series’ posts. This week we tackle faithfulness. (If you would rather listen to this series, click here for access to the audio files.) “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Galatians 5:22–23). The plan…
The Secret to Bearing the Fruit of Goodness [Fruit of the Spirit Series]
Anyone who has spent a few days with a young child knows it is impossible for little ones to avoid misbehavior. Even the most passive of children make poor choices and behave badly from time to time. Yet the age-old struggle is getting our children to admit their fault—to confess their “badness.” The same can…
Why Is Kindness Considered a Fruit? [Fruit of the Spirit Series]
Exercising kindness isn’t always easy. In fact, sometimes it’s downright hard. When busy, sick, or tired, being kind doesn’t come second nature. Yet kindness is a standard the Lord calls Christians to. I’ve occasionally wondered why God would mention kindness, specifically, as a fruit of the spirit. As an oft use synonym of “gentle” and…
Necessary Thorns: Patience (Fruit of the Spirit Series)
When younger, I didn’t think much about acquiring patience. It never seemed that important. Yet this virtue is perhaps one that is most tested—and needed—during our adult lives. Name one adult who hasn’t faced trials or times of discomfort. We all do … to some extent. Scripture is filled with account after account of incredible…
The Truth About Peace (Fruit of the Spirit Series)
World peace sounds like just the thing. It’s politically correct. It’s a lofty goal. And who would argue against it? But it is impossible. Since that fateful day when Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden, we haven’t had peace among men. And we won’t have peace again until our Savior returns. In our humanness,…
How To Secure Joy [Fruit of the Spirit Series]
Who doesn’t want joy—that feeling of well-being and delight? I venture to suggest we all want it. But if you’re like me, you find joy somewhat elusive. It slips quietly into my day, only to leap away before I can fully harness it. Yet I keep trying. I buy nice things for myself and others.…
Real Love: Drop the “But” (Fruit of the Spirit Series)
Love. Our culture has it wrong. It is not about how we feel or what we get … or even about what we give. It is about how we give. True love is demonstrated by affectionately giving to others while freely giving up self. Absorb what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 13: 4–5: “Love is…
Hello, I'm Julie, an imperfect wife and mother of four. Life in this broken world is not always easy. Yet, joy can be found in each day through the grace and mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ.
I find it's easy for our day's blessings to get lost in its happenings. But God's "mercies never end" (Lamentations 3:22) and His "grace is sufficient" (2 Corinthians 12:9).
May the posts and pages on this site offer you a measure of peace and encouragement.
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