Tag Archives: fruit of the Spirit

It Can Wait

Posted on August 23, 2022 by jesustrek

I walked into a public restroom today and noticed a machine that dispenses condoms. The advertising slogan on the machine caught my eye— “When life just can’t wait.” Sadly, that’s the philosophy of many people in the world today. Those … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Key

Posted on March 23, 2022 by jesustrek

Galatians 5:22-23a gives a list of the fruit of the Spirit. The qualities listed there are the evidence of a Christian life. It is no coincidence that love is at the top of the list. Some believe that the other … Continue reading →

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Patience

Posted on April 21, 2021 by jesustrek

I recently saw a public service advertisement on television that featured a middle-aged man down on his hands and knees, putting the finishing touches on a freshly poured concrete sidewalk. Suddenly, the man noticed that a young boy, perhaps four … Continue reading →

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Time to Produce

Posted on February 5, 2021 by jesustrek

When it comes time to assess the viability of the flowers, bushes and trees that we have planted around our house, my wife is much more merciful than I am. Whenever I suggest that some puny-looking plant ought to be … Continue reading →

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What Love Is

Posted on November 6, 2019 by jesustrek

Here is a collection of children’s responses to the question, “What is love?” “When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his … Continue reading →

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Patience

Posted on March 28, 2019 by jesustrek

A man’s car stalled in heavy traffic just as the light turned green. All his efforts to start the engine failed, and a chorus of honking behind him made matters worse. He finally got out of his car and walked … Continue reading →

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Cruise Control

Posted on February 8, 2019 by jesustrek

On a recent cruise to the Caribbean, I saw a couple of different people wearing a T-shirt with this message—I HAVE NO CRUISE CONTROL, IT’S LIKE THEY JUST BOOK THEMSELVES! Those who enjoy cruises and have been on several of them appreciate … Continue reading →

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Out of Control

Posted on December 19, 2017 by jesustrek

On Monday, December 18, 2017 at 6:00am, Amtrak passenger train 501 left Seattle, Washington on its way to Portland, Oregon. About 18 miles south of Tacoma, something went terribly wrong. The train jumped the tracks and most of its cars plunged … Continue reading →

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In Control

Posted on November 16, 2017 by jesustrek

Laura Smith writes: “Our young daughter was learning the fruit of the Spirit, so I asked her to recite them to me. ‘Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and remote control!’” You have to appreciate the young girl’s … Continue reading →

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Expecting Fruit

Posted on August 22, 2016 by jesustrek

I recently attended an outdoor wedding that took place in a vineyard. The setting was beautiful, and the weather cooperated. It was a very nice ceremony. At the reception, someone mentioned that they had checked the vines and found that … Continue reading →

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