But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! (Galatians 5:22,23) Benjamin Franklin set a precedent for leaders after him of soberly assessing his weaknesses in certain character attributes and working on them intentionally over…

For God is not a God of disorder but of peace. (1 Corinthians 14:33) For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind. (James 3:16) “Let us strip off every weight that slows us down…. (Hebrews 12:1) I recently read the popular book written by professional…

“But I will reply, ‘I never knew you.’” ~Jesus (Matthew 7:23) O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.…

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. (1 Chronicles 16:34) If we endure hardship, we will reign with him. (2 Timothy 2:12a) Endurance is the capacity to hold up under pressure. People work out to build their endurance, as it only comes with resistance. Are you facing resistance…

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