A Fruit of the Spirit is Peace
Why is it that when life becomes complicated or hard, we yearn for “peace and quiet”? I know sometimes it is tempting to try to find a cave to dwell in and get away from people forever. Some days I think to myself how nice it would be to...
You Can’t Spell “Joy” Without Bacon: A Fruit of the Spirit is Joy (Galatians 5)
Joy is one of the most misunderstood fruits of the Spirit. Often it is confused with happiness, but in some ways, it is actually the opposite of happiness. For example, happiness is a fleeting emotion; joy is a permanent state of mind. Happiness is dependent on your circumstances; joy...