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THE WORD: Joy to the World
The Third Sunday of Advent approaches with a traditional focus on joy — which, like peace last week, is one of the elements of the Fruit of the Spirit. The joy brought through the Fruit […]
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THE WORD: A weary world rejoices
The Second Sunday of Advent approaches with a traditional focus on peace — one of the elements of the Fruit of the Spirit. John the Baptist is also a focal point of the second Advent […]
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THE WORD: Advent arrives
The Thanksgiving week marks the start of the “holiday season” in the U.S. As we reflect on a year marked by losses, challenges, defeats and uncertainty, we should be thankful for the positive moments that […]
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THE WORD: Thankfulness through challenges
As we approach Thanksgiving and a holiday season under the cloud of uncertainty, we all have areas of our lives for which we should be thankful. Living in the United States is, for many, still […]
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THE WORD: Troubling times require a closer walk
Verse 10 of Isaiah 41 has been an inspiration for many during troubling or uncertain times. The verse has inspired many hymns. “How Firm a Foundation” by John Rippon basically quotes the King James version […]
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THE WORD: The blessings of wrestling
The story of Jacob is filled with conflict — including a biblical recount of a battle with his twin, Esau, in their mother’s womb. Before he would be the father of the 12 tribes of […]
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THE WORD: Temperance means never having to say you’re sorry
The final element of the Fruit of the Spirit is temperance, sometimes referred to as self-control. These overlapping and interconnected elements include self-control, which allows us to avoid being overzealous or giving in to temptations. […]
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THE WORD: A divine inheritance
The Fruit of the Spirit The eighth element of the Fruit of the Spirit is meekness, also known as gentleness. From Psalms to the Beatitudes, we are told the meek are blessed and shall inherit […]
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THE WORD: Faithfulness means never having to bow down
The seventh element of the Fruit of the Spirit is faithfulness. The Book of Daniel contains several examples of faithfulness. An enduring example of faithfulness in the Bible is the plight of three men cast […]
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THE WORD: Love thy neighbor
Last week, we looked at kindness as “goodness in action.” This week, the sixth element of the Fruit of the Spirit is actual goodness. During the summer, we examined the parables taught by Jesus in […]