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Savoring Self-control
Ah, self-control! Come, Holy Spirit, fill me with more of it! This ninth fruit of the spirit is such a blessing to me, and I’m sure to those around me, when I take the time to nurture it, rely on…
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Fall Newsletter and Giveaway
Dear Reader, Welcome to my fall 2021 newsletter! Goodbye, summer; hello, fall! By mid-September teachers are teaching, children are learning, leaves are falling, and footballs are flying. It’s my favorite time of year! I’m excited to celebrate the season with…
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Engendering Gentleness
“Daddy, Daddy,” I yelled as I tugged on my father’s arm and beckoned him in the direction of the garage. “Pursy’s got a rat in her box”! “Shhh, Joyce Ann! Leave her alone for now,” Daddy instructed and quietly explained…
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Finding Faith
In Amy Parker’s How Far Is Faith? board book (illustrated by Breezy Brookshire), a little elephant has a big discussion with his mama about where we can all find faith. With profound wisdom the mama elephant touches her trunk to…
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Going for the Good
In the words of C. S. Lewis, “God is not merely good, but goodness; goodness is not merely divine, but God.” Through goodness, the sixth fruit of the spirit, we are connected to the One True God. He created us…