Self-control may be the most difficult Christian characteristic that anyone of us has to ‘maintain’. Why do I say this? Think about it, “Self-Control”! How can I feel comfortable about […]
Why are there are a plethora of passages throughout the Bible, especially the New Testament, that extol the person who practices self-control (also frequently translated “self-discipline”)? In Matthew 16, Jesus
It has become part of the present First Presbyterian Church’s pastoral lore since the situation occurred some years ago now. One of the pastors was making a visit with an
Friends, pull up a rocker, grab your favorite cup of coffee, tea, or beverage and let’s sit here on the back porch and just chat. As we sit on the
Galatians 5:22-23 If my mother was the cheerleader, then my dad was the opposite. He never overtly shouted his children’s praise from the rooftops as my mother; rather he kept
From my childhood years I was somewhat traumatized by medical professionals! Fortunately with my Dad being a pharmacist, lots of trips to the doctor could be avoided. Growing up our
One of the greatest personality traits that I always admire in others I meet throughout my journey of life is Gentleness. It doesn’t matter their gender, age, or size; if
It is very interesting and faith building as we have taken the time to check out Paul’s reasoning here in the epistle of Galatians dealing with “the fruit of the
This might sound silly but as I have reflected this past week on the word Faithfulness, I was thinking of someone who had always been faithful in my life. Of
For years the timepiece I wore on my left wrist was a Swiss Army Watch. I appreciated its good looks and features. I liked the red bezel that encircled the
