I’m sure you’ve heard the saying before - “You are your own worst enemy.” There are times it sure seems we make heaps of trouble for ourselves. Especially when we let our hearts fill with pride. Recently, in having a disagreement with someone, I found myself thinking “I don’t deserve to be treated this way.”... Continue Reading →
I don’t know about you, but I love new beginnings. An unopened notebook, freshly washed sheets, a never-seen-before sunset. Oh, I enjoy used and loved things too, but there is something inspiring about pure and untainted. Each day is like that. As L.M. Montgomery says in Anne of Green Gables, “Tomorrow is always fresh, with... Continue Reading →
“But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic either. Give... Continue Reading →
Charles Spurgeon once said, "Be nothing; be nobody, and trust Him. Do not believe in yourself, but believe in Jesus. Have as many good works as you can cram into your life, but never tell anybody about them or think anything of them.” This quote really hit me. If we serve for thanks, recognition, self-gratification,... Continue Reading →
Although humility is a difficult trait to live out, it seems to be one of the more straightforward principles to understand. Therefore, there are many practical steps we can take towards humility. I don’t really like teaching about subjects like this, because I feel I have so much work to do myself. So, please know... Continue Reading →
James 6:4-11a “But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, ‘God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’Submit yourselves therefore to God.Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be... Continue Reading →
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” The MacArthur Study Bible: “no law. When a Christian walks by the Spirit and manifests his fruit, he needs no external law to produce the attitudes and behavior that please... Continue Reading →
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” The MacArthur Study Bible: “self-control. This refers to restraining passions and appetites.” Scripture: Titus 2-11-14 “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to... Continue Reading →
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” The MacArthur Study Bible: gentleness. Better translated “meekness.” It is a humble and gentle attitude that is patiently submissive in every offense, while having no desire for revenge or retribution. In... Continue Reading →
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” The MacArthur Study Bible: “faithfulness. Loyalty and trustworthiness.” Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23 “The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every... Continue Reading →
The Misplaced Mom 