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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 →

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 →

Love makes the world go ‘round! As Christians we are called to “love one another.” That doesn’t just mean family members or brothers and sisters in Christ, it means EVERYONE! This is not an easy ask (command)! Our nature is to love those who are easy to love, the ones that fit... Read More →

The first Christmas went unnoticed by most of the world. But God made a point of sending out an invitation to a few people. “Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy!” Listen Up… this is important! The shepherds were unlikely invitees, as they were shunned by society and... Read More →

Music and singing are a deep part of being human. Mothers sing to their babies, lovers sing songs of devotion, when hearts are filled with joy people sing! People sing in honest moments; sometimes they sing when they need courage. Paul and Silas sang when they were in jail. We... Read More →

Stress fractures have plagued some of the greatest NBA players. Bill Walton and Yao Ming were forced into early retirement because of this problem. A stress fracture begins when the shock and strain of playing the game creates microscopic cracks in the outer layer of bone,... Read More →

The most common command in Scripture is “Fear not!” There are 365 Scriptures that tell us not to fear! Apparently, God knew we would need a lot of reassurance when it comes to fear. It’s something we all struggle with. There is a good kind of fear, a fear that causes reverence,... Read More →

Think about the way your life is right now, not how you hope it’ll be in the future or how you wish it was, but how it really is NOW! Do you love your life? Are you experiencing life at its fullest? You can choose to live in one of two ways. You can allow life to change you and... Read More →