“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”-1 Corinthians 10:13 Wrapping up with the Fruit of the Spirit Instagram Challenge, after gentleness comes SELF-CONTROL! Self-control is the ninth and FINAL fruit of the Spirit! Practicing self-control is something that takes mindfulness in all aspects - I have …
Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.-Philippians 4:5 Continuing on with the Fruit of the Spirit Instagram Challenge, after faithfulness comes GENTLENESS! Gentleness is the second to last fruit of the Spirit mentioned in the Scripture, but still just as important as all the ones before it. A reminder to let your gentleness be evident to all is something that I could use every now and then - especially during conflict or 5 o’clock traffic. My favorite verse from this …
Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness
Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.-Proverbs 3:3 Continuing on with the Fruit of the Spirit Instagram Challenge, after goodness comes FAITHFULNESS! Staying faithful to the Lord and His Word is ultimately the goal of all Christians who strive to know Him more. We are to be faithful to our God and faithful to His people - while also using all of the other fruits, as well! We are to write steadfast love and …
In the Kitchen with Aaron and Jamie Ivey
This weekend was one for the books, y’all. I got to go to the most fun event at Euna Mae’s and meet JAMIE AND AARON IVEY (I wasn’t fangirling at all…)! Jamie is the host of one of my favorite podcasts, The Happy Hour, author of one of my top 10 books of 2018, If You Only Knew, encourager of women, and wife to Aaron Ivey! Aaron is a pastor at Austin Stone Church, writer of the song Jesus is Better, and author of the book Steal Away Home - which I’m reading right now (my brother interviewed Aaron …
Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness
“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all, especially those who belong to the household of faith.” -Galatians 6:10 Continuing on with the Fruit of the Spirit Instagram Challenge, after joy comes GOODNESS! We are now over halfway through the challenge, and it has truly been so fun seeing others jump in, share their talents and faith, and getting into the Word daily. Verses of goodness, like kindness, remind us to always strive for positivity, empathy, honesty, …