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If you’ve ever watched a 3D movie, you know that special glasses are required. The glasses have one red lense and one blue lense which are polarizing filters that, working together, create a 3D effect. If you take off the glasses while watching the movie, it will be blurry... Read More →

Guilt and shame cause us to want to hide. Just as Adam and Eve hid in the Garden of Eden after they had sinned. It’s not easy to come clean and own up to your sins, and allow others to see your shortcomings. Some people hide behind excuses. They blame others for their... Read More →

There are times when anxiety rises, stress overwhelms, and pressure builds and we feel we will lose control. When we give in and lose it, damage, embarassment and humiliation are often the result. No matter how much we strive to keep ourselves... Read More →

We are to bear fruit, yet it can only happen by the power of the Holy Spirit working in us. A tree bears fruit because it receives nourishment, water, and sunshine. We also produce fruit by receiving nourishment, nourishment that comes through God’s Word and by the Holy Spirit’s... Read More →

Webster defines faithfulness as follows: firm in keeping promises or in fulfilling duties. Synonyms include: loyalty, dedication, commitment, devotion, dependability. Faithfulness is important, it is impactful. It is a Fruit of the Spirit that God desires to produce in each... Read More →

What is goodness? Goodness is not so much what we do, but who we are! When someone called Jesus, “good teacher,” he said no one is good except God. Goodness is walking in integrity in every area of life. We will not get this perfect until we are with God, but we can certainly... Read More →

As followers of Jesus we are to reflect the kindness of God in our daily lives. Although we have disappointed God countless times and gone against his plan for us, He continually welcomes us back with open arms. In colonial times a host would welcome a guest by setting out a... Read More →

Patience is a struggle for most of us. The Bible uses a farmer to exemplify what it means to be patient. The farmer plans, prepares the soil, and plants the seed at the right seasonal time. Then they wait and pray for rain and for God to produce the increase. They cannot stick... Read More →

Peace is the ultimate attainment. Peace makes everything ok! We strive for world peace, political peace, and peace in our lives and relationships. Peace seems illusive and etheral. It can only happen through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus came to make peace possible.... Read More →