Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other (Galatians 5:26). It’s not about you. Seriously It’s not even about me, although I might need to double-check Scripture on that. It’s about the One who, oh I don’t know, … Continue reading
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit (Galatians 5:25). Have you ever seen a little kids’ dance performance? Because I have. Lots of motion and kicks and spins and vague arm gestures and … Continue reading
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires (Galatians 5:24). Crucifixion, as you probably know, is a painful process. It’s supposed to be. Crucifixion was not designed to be a quick, merciful … Continue reading
Those who belong to Christ Jesus… (Galatians 5:24) Stop right there. Let’s begin the day with a quick heart check. As you read the above words, “Those who belong to Christ Jesus,”what was your gut reaction? A. Did you just … Continue reading
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 (Galatians 5:22-23). No law No restrictions You can be just a loving, just as patient, just … Continue reading
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). If you read last Wednesday’s post, you need not wonder about my level of self-control. On the other hand, I teach … Continue reading
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness… (Galatians 5:22-23) I am not, by nature, gentle. At least, that’s what my family and friends and students and fellow drivers tell me. But, hey–what … Continue reading
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness… (Galatians 5:22) Faithful Old Faithful The term conjures up images of geysers and hound dogs and brings along words like reliable, dependable, stable. Boring Better to … Continue reading
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness… (Galatians 5:22) When I was a little kid, I tried to be a good boy. No, seriously…I did. And, except for a few experiments with alcohol fires … Continue reading
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness… (Galatians 5:22) Be nice, for crying out loud! Any questions? Happy Tuesday, Beloved. … Continue reading