The fruit of the Spirit is ... JOY Many of us have seen people who radiate joy. There is an attractiveness that draws others to them. Does it come naturally to them? Do they just have fewer problems than the rest of us or is there a way to cultivate this quality in our lives? Perhaps there are steps we can take to grow in this area. This study...

Often, when we think of commands, we think of things we must do, orders we must obey. Yet, when asked which was the greatest commandment, Jesus replied, 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' By...

What image does the word gentleness conjure up in your mind? For me, it is the image of a mother tenderly holding her newborn child. We are at our most gentle when we are aware of the fragility and preciousness of what we are caring for. Why is gentleness a quality of the Spirit? Does God consider us both fragile and precious? How can we mirror...

We shake our heads as we see the daily news, faced again with the reality that our society is out of control. If we ponder our own lives and homes, we sometimes see evidence of the same problem. What is self-control? How can we be self-controlled? Can we help our children develop self-control? Learn more about self-control or temperance in this...

Kindness in word or action can surprise the recipient. It can change someone's day, or even their life. Can this trait characterize our lives on a moment by moment basis? Take a deeper look at kindness in this study. Related Links Verse-By-Verse Commentary

"Be good," a mother says to her sons or daughters as they head out the door. We are encouraged to "do good to all," and are commanded to "cling to what is good" and "overcome evil with good." What does "goodness" look like? This study will help you understand more about this thing called goodness. Whenever you watch a television show or a...

Our commitments shape our lives. We have all seen the legacy of broken commitments, ranging from disappointment over a missed appointment or a broken warranty to the devastation of a broken home. Is faithfulness even realistic today? Can we depend on God to be faithful to us? Can He depend on us to be faithful to Him? Reflect on the vital necessity...