3 am, and soaking again in one of my favorite chapters.
A Little Self-Control
Scrolling at 1 am and thinking about self-control, the last fruit of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5. It never gets as much attention as love, joy, or peace, but it’s so important, especially when you finally realize it’s not about suppressing your reactions to the negative behaviors of others. Self-control is the power to …
A Prayer for Today
"Lord, refresh our souls every day with your unfailing love, so we may know true joy, a joy greater than all the days of misery. Replace the bad times with good ones. Let us experience your great acts again, and let our children see your glory. Lord, let your beautiful grace rest on us, and …
A Little Fruit in the Diet
Boldness and perseverance are brilliant traits. But without humility, they often turn into arrogance and inflexibility. Humility isn't weakness. Humility is knowing what words will destroy an opponent's viewpoint and ego, but never releasing them because you believe his or her heart is more valuable than winning an argument. Humility is a superfruit of the …
Dear Me
Dear exhausted, overwhelmed self: Take a deep breath. And another. Now stand. With every breath, open your heart a little more to Jesus’ presence again. Let yourself become aware of his peace. Aware of his love for you. Take a step forward, refusing to let the negativity of others define your thinking or limit your …
Equip Your Spirit 