by myconcretedove | Oct 16, 2019 | Christian, Devotional, October Free Write
Carbs and conflict, volunteering and vexation, opposition and offense. These are things I try to avoid. Carbs, empty carbs, because I’m trying to maintain a healthy body. I have people who depend on me and grandchildren to enjoy. I can’t do either if I’m not healthy....
by myconcretedove | Oct 15, 2019 | Christian, Devotional, October Free Write
Praise brings joy. It’s a form of behavior modification that starts early on. Praise reinforces what we’ve done well. We are praised or praise others’ good behavior, good grades, and good project outcomes. Praise first comes in the form of verbal rewards like “Good...
by myconcretedove | Oct 14, 2019 | Christian, Devotional, October Free Write
Gentleness is truly a quality we can all appreciate in others. I’m not sure I possess it to the extent others would like to see in me. It’s the Holy Spirit’s job to change that perspective by growing that quality in me. John 16:13 says the Spirit shows us what is...
by myconcretedove | Oct 13, 2019 | Christian, Devotional, October Free Write
Friends, as we gain greater understanding of the Holy Spirit and the qualities He’s cultivating in us, why not take time to reflect on what He’s already done in your life? Things you may not have recognized before. Are you more patient with others? That...
by myconcretedove | Oct 12, 2019 | Christian, Devotional, October Free Write
Guiding verse for this series on the Fruit of the Spirit is Galatians 5:22-23 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these...
by myconcretedove | Oct 11, 2019 | Christian, Devotional, October Free Write
Grace, what is it? Many define God’s grace as something we don’t deserve but receive anyway. In an article on Christianity.com, Justin Holcomb writes, “Grace is the love of God shown to the unlovely; the peace of God given to the restless; the unmerited favor...