Tag Archives: Fruit of the Spirit

A Weighty Word Indeed

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Debi Walter

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about a word. It has caused me to stop in my tracks and ponder it’s meaning. When applied to One in particular, it can bring me to my knees. The word is…HOLY It is … Continue reading →

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“Let’s Be” These 8 Things Towards Our Spouse

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Debi Walter

How are you doing in the area of kindness towards your spouse? These have been trying times for everyone and none are affected more by our discontent than our spouse. I have noticed this in my own heart, which has … Continue reading →

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How Will We Respond In Crisis? The Choice Is Ours

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Debi Walter

Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash[/caption] Today is a guest post by Sheri Bybee Mitchell with Good Job, Mama on Facebook. I met her a while ago after she left an excellent, thought-provoking comment on a post. Since she doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Can We Talk?

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Debi Walter

Last night at our small group meeting a couple shared something they had recently gone through that they thought would be helpful to the rest of us. It was. It provided a spring board for an entire evening of dialogue. … Continue reading →

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The Fruit Of The Spirit: Meekness

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Debi Walter

Meekness is also known as humility.  It is the soil from which all the other godly virtues grow.  How does one obtain meekness?  By taking every opportunity to humble yourself before God and men (including your spouse). I have developed … Continue reading →

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The Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Tom and Debi

“Goodness: The moral qualities which constitute christian excellence; moral virtue.” Webster’s 1828 Dictionary What constitutes a good husband, a good wife?  Is it what they do or who they are? We believe it’s both.  We all recognize good husbands who … Continue reading →

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The Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Tom and Debi

Today we’re talking about kindness.  Everyone knows what kindness is.  It is the one trait that sends us into our day with a smile on our face.  It is the one trait missing when we’ve been cut off in traffic.  … Continue reading →

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Fruit of the Spirit: Patience or Long-Suffering

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Debi Walter

Consider with us the patience of a winemaker. He oversees the vineyard, monitoring it’s quality and growth, guarding against pests and inclement weather to the best of his ability. Next comes the harvest – he determines when to pick the … Continue reading →

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Fruit of the Spirit: Love

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Tom Walter

Can you imagine owning a vineyard where the fruit is always ripe and fresh, no matter the season?  There would be no need, no worries, no fear of the future.  This is what the Fruit of the Spirit produces in … Continue reading →

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