Goodness Defined Goodness is the selfless desire to be open hearted and generous to others above what they deserve. [Rose 16] Webster defines goodness as “the moral qualities which constitute Christian excellence or moral virtue.” It is doing “acts of kindness” or showing “mercy” to
Kindness in Action During this season of covid, we can express kindness by remembering those who are in isolation or who are fighting sickness. A kind note, text or phone call can emotionally encourage one who is alone at home or in the hospital. A
Patience Fruit The fruit of patience shows the benefits on waiting for God’s timing, goodness and justice. “The spirit produces fruit which consists of nine characteristics or attitudes that are inextricably linked with each other and are commanded of believers throughout the New Testament. Patience
Peaceful Fruit Peace is a state of contentment reached through the power of the Holy Spirit. “For God’s Kingdom is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 14:17, 19 WEB) God desires us to “live and move and
Joyous Fruit In our introduction to the Fruit of the Spirit, we looked at the list of vices in contrast to a list of the nine virtues: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. As we abide in Christ, all of ‘the
Fruit for Freedom Paul encourages us, “It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.” And “You were called to freedom; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity
In our church, the men have the opportunity to attend Man Academy. Man Academy is a two-year discipleship program for men which trains them in Christian leadership. At the end of the two years, the church holds a Man Academy graduation for the participants. The
Body Shields and Face Shields Body shields were used by Roman soldiers to shield their body from their enemy’s wielding sword and catapulting rocks. The soldier carried the shield close to their body. Medieval shields were strapped to the soldier’s non-sword wielding arm which made
Shoes for Olympic Marathon Runners In the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials, all three men on the podium were wearing Nike. The top two women were wearing Hoka and the third woman was wearing Nike. Jeff Dengate tallied the Olympic Marathon Trial finishers by shooting high