Revelation 10:8–11 (NKJV) 8 Then the voice which I heard from heaven spoke to me again and said, “Go, take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel who stands on the sea and on the earth.”9 So I went to the angel and said to him, “Give me the little book.” And he said to me, “Take and eat it; and it will make your stomach bitter, but it will be as sweet as honey in your mouth.”10 The...

Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit of the Spirit is… self-controlPhysical exercise has clear benefits - stronger muscles, better health, increased energy. But spiritual exercise? Its benefits extend far beyond this life and into eternity. When we practice self-control, we're not just developing a character trait; we're preparing ourselves for eternal purposes. Each small act of self-control - controll...

Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit of the Spirit is… patienceWe all face irritations, struggles, and frustrations. I was reminded of a story about a group of soldiers during the Korean War who hired a local boy to assist them with domestic tasks. They noticed that he had an incredibly positive attitude, regardless of what he was doing. As a joke, they decided to play some pranks on him. For instance, ...

Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit of the Spirit is… peaceWNBA player, Caitlin Clark, has just been named “Athlete of the Year” by Time Magazine.[1] She is a remarkable basketball player, and she has elevated the interest in women’s basketball to new heights. Last year, when she was still playing college basketball, interest in her tournament games exceeded that of the men’s tournament. The women’s ch...

In 1 Peter 3, we see God’s guidance for how this relationship works. Someone once described marriage as being like a dance. In a dance, there is a leader and a follower. The leader guides and sets the direction, and the follower complements that leadership, creating beauty and harmony in motion. There was a story about a championship dance team—a man and a woman—who were asked about their roles du...