Paul is not saying that your relationships will flourish when the hard to love person learns the fruits of the spirit. He says it will flourish when you cultivate the fruits of the spirit despite what other people do.

A guide to getting back into the Bible.

God offers His presence to us.

A poem for the weary.

Do not give up on the journey of sanctification when you stumble.

Becoming a godly man does not simply happen, it is cultivated.

How do we think about quiet times that feel less than ideal?

How to see the Gospel with fresh eyes and feel its love.

Let us not beat ourselves up over what God remembers no more.

Enjoy the fireside.

Three means God uses to rebuke us out of love.

God counts every tear you cry. God sees your tears fall. He counts them in his bottle according to Psalm 56:8. He does this because He loves you.

We all have blind spots. How does Jesus help us?

Writing is like life. We must continue onwards even when it is hard.

Our technology is training us.

Just because it takes some time doesn’t mean God is not at work.

Pastors are not mere consumables.

Is fearing God Biblical if He is loving?

Finding contentment in the Lord is a struggle, and one that could take years to come to terms with. But God will guide us through it.

The life and death of an early church pastor can teach us a few things.