Revitalize

In my mid thirties, I began to notice that I was fighting a losing battle. Despite going to the gym and trying to “eat right,” I was not losing weight, and had in fact gained weight. My energy level was horrible. When I finished work for the day, it was hard to stay awake when … Continue reading Revitalize →

Varied Expressions

Today’s verse speaks of varied expressions. This is the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you. Galatians 5:22-23 says:“But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions: joy that overflows, peace that subdues, patience that endures, kindness in action, a life full of virtue, faith … Continue reading Varied Expressions →

Peace Maintained

In Psalm 34:14, we read, “Search for peace, and work to maintain it.” It’s repeated in 1 Peter 3:11. Peace is hard. Peace is something you have to search for, because it does not come easy. It takes work. We have to work to maintain it. It requires us to keep silent when we do … Continue reading Peace Maintained →

More Than a Story: Fruitfulness

[The Unproductive Fig Tree: Luke 13:6-9, Withered Fig Tree: Matthew 21:18-22] Colossians 1:9-10 – “For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that … Continue reading More Than a Story: Fruitfulness →

The Can Kicker

One day a fellow lost his keys. He retraced his steps and could not locate the lost keys. He looked everywhere. He asked everyone. No one had found the keys. He was worried and later the worry turned to anger. The keys had to be somewhere. Why can’t they be found? The gentleman was so … Continue reading The Can Kicker →

Children’s Ministry Lesson: Fruit of the Spirit (Self Control)

Please feel free to download and/or print the lesson and the accompanying resource(s) and use for ministry purposes. If you have any comments or questions, do not hesitate to contact. Not for resale. This lesson does not include an activity. We did a red light green light type game using the last part of the lesson. … Continue reading Children’s Ministry Lesson: Fruit of the Spirit (Self Control) →

The Twelve Fingerprints is Now Available

The Twelve Fingerprints eBook is now available at various vendors. This book is not about me. This book is not about my journey so far through life. This book is about my God and some of the fingerprints He allowed to leave a mark on my life. In the end, it all comes down to … Continue reading The Twelve Fingerprints is Now Available →