By Heidi Goehmann “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22–23 Galatians 5:22–23 is the stuff…

A while back, a dear friend asked if I would pray for her. My response was as it always is when someone asks for prayers: “Of course.” And I was sincere, because to be…

By Rev. Matthew Clark Nice guys finish last. It’s a dog eat dog world. When we hear phrases like this, it sounds as though an attribute such as gentleness is one to be…

By Rev. Matthew Clark Faithfulness is a relational term. Where would we be without faithful doctors, teachers, letter carriers, or trash collectors? Or where would we be without faithful mothers, father, grandmas, and…

This month, as we focus on biblical goodness, I hope this reading plan not only helps you to spend time in God’s Word on a daily basis but also encourages you as you…

By Lisa M Clark “So, how was the movie?” – Good. “Did you enjoy your dinner out?” – It was good. “How are things with your family?” – Oh, things are good. If…

By Heidi Goehmann Kindness, like so much else, originates with God. Kindness is part of God’s nature. Isn’t it cool that God brings His characteristics into our lives by His Spirit? It amazes me that…

By Heidi Goehmann Kindness comes often—not in large epic moments, but rather in tiny gestures: Paying for someone’s coffee Loaning a neighbor a tool or a cup of sugar Letting someone go in…

By Andrea Chatelain I don’t think so, God. That’s not happening. I answered the Holy Spirit’s reminder He planted daily in my mind to inquire about foster care. I’m a mom of three,…

“Like all the fruit of the Spirit, patience is a gift given to us by God. As we are God’s children, grafted into the Vine, we can’t help but bear fruit; it is…