I washed my hands this morning so very clean and white and held them up to Jesus to work for Him til night. I told my ears to listen...

Jesus sought those who needed His touch – the least of these - those who were difficult to love, those who were loveless, those who...

My peace I am giving to you. And it is not like the world’s peace, temporary and conditional. It is eternal. It is based on the love of...

Since this is the kind of life we have chosen, the life of the Spirit, let us make sure that we do not just hold it as an idea in our...

Last but not the least of the fruits of the Spirit is self-control. In looking back at the other fruits of the Spirit it seems to me that...

When I was younger there was a show that I watched about a boy who was friends with a bear named Gentle Ben. “Gentle” and “bear” don’t...

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;...

As I sat there and looked at those around me and saw all the tears and brokenness, I prayed. We were supposed to be coming to God with...

Sprinkle kindness around like confetti! I remember reading these words for the first time on a co-worker’s phone case years ago. Since...

Patience is a virtue. It is something we are taught from the moment we can remember. We learn how to be patient in school and we are told...

“Waymaker, miracle worker, promise keeper, light in the darkness, my God, that is who you are.” Peace in your heart originates from the...

As I sit down to write this blog about the fruit of the Spirit, Joy, I have never felt more inadequate. My eyes are still puffy from...

A Jewish man was traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho. It was known as a dangerous stretch of road and, true to its reputation, he was...

The moon is always beautiful to see in the night sky. Its soft, pure light is so different from the strength and brilliance of the sun....

In the southern classic To Kill a Mockingbird, perhaps one of the most poignant scenes takes place in a courtroom. Scout and her brother,...

We have been asked to participate in a once a year welcome to incoming students at Emory University. On August 20th, new students on...

When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you; your troubles will not overwhelm you. When you pass through fire, you will not be...

On this day when we celebrate the liberty of our nation’s people and raise our thanks to those who have encouraged it, endorsed it and...

Psalm 150 “Praise the Lord. Praise God in His Sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens. Praise Him for His acts of power. Praise Him...

“The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my...