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16 Dec

Faithfulness: Staying Consistent When Life Isn’t

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Before Joseph became Christ’s earthly father, his faith went from a state of flux to faithful. Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy...

13 Dec

Goodness: An Echo of God’s Glory

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The Fruit of The Spirit in Christmas

The best part of anything is its goodness. Sometimes we see it in other people. Hopefully, we desire it in our hearts. But we can always trust goodness is in the heart of God. Even as Christ was born, we see it in subtle and significant ways. As Mary and...

11 Dec

Kindness: Generosity Matters

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The Fruit of The Spirit in Christmas

During my husband’s time in the Marine Corps, we arrived at a new duty station weeks before Christmas. A family invited us over for holiday dinner. I don’t recall the menu. However, their generosity stays with me. Being in their home made me feel like kindness was a natural part...

09 Dec

Patience: Why Willful Waiting is Worship

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The Fruit of The Spirit in Christmas

I don’t mind waiting, if I’m not in a hurry. But if a delay causes distress, I look for a workaround for what’s slowing things down. However, patience is at work in me when I’m willing to wait for what God has for me. As I put His timetable over...

06 Dec

Peace: Resting in God’s Power

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The Fruit of The Spirit in Christmas

At Christmas time or anytime, life can be demanding. Schedules fill our days, thoughts fill our minds and depending on the circumstances, anxiety may fill our hearts. But following the announcement of Christ’s birth, an angelic chorus offered us perspective. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace...

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The Blog

Faithfulness: Staying Consistent When Life Isn’t

Goodness: An Echo of God’s Glory

Kindness: Generosity Matters

Patience: Why Willful Waiting is Worship

Peace: Resting in God’s Power

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