There are quite a few meanings for the word goodness in the Greek language. This meaning is less shiny and proper and more about the quality of doing what is right. So a little stern and strong in convictions. Read: Galatians 5:22-23 Context: See Intro Notes: Webster // quality of being morally good or virtuousGreek // ἀγαθωσύνη, agathōs[...]
Who doesn't think we need a little more kindness in the world? What a world it would be if we could all be more empathetic and merciful. Just driving to and from the grocery store would be more pleasant. Digging into these fruits has been, for lack of better words, fruitful. Looking at what the original words and meanings are can help us to comprehend what biblical authors[...]
In the circles of motherhood I'm in, patience is a common thing for prayer. Moms need the ability and capacity to handle motherhood. But don't we all need this ability, motherhood or not? What a world we could live in if we all had more patience. Driving through traffic would be more pleasant. Read: Galatians 5:22-23 Context: See Intro Notes: Webster //[...]
A goal for the world, both believers and nonbelievers, would probably be for peace. That beauty pageant cliche answer about world peace isn't just a made up thing, it's something that would be amazing. Wouldn't it? Since we can't really make world peace happen, what about peace in our homes? What about peace in our own hearts and minds? Read: Galatians 5:22-23[...]
The fruit of joy seems easier to describe as happiness. But there are differences between the two. Not an easy to explain difference, especially to kiddos. Joy is a choice and isn't dependent upon circumstances. You can feel joyful even in sad situations because you choose it! Read: Galatians 5:22-23 Context: See Intro Notes: Webster // a feeling of great[...]
Love is a word that we use in a multitude of ways. Seriously, let's take a minute to think about how many things we've said we loved today. Or in the last week. You love your kids, your spouse, the sunrise, mint chocolate chip ice cream, and a million other things. Biblical love is a different type of love than we casually use. There are different words used throughou[...]
The fruit of the spirit scripture is one of my favorites. Especially a favorite to teach to kids! You can even see a little fun, free printable HERE. So for today and the next 9 days, let's dive into this scripture with our kids. Hopefully, there's a few extra mamas and littles diving into this learning. I'm excited for us to learn more. And let's be real...which of us c[...]