“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness…”—Galatians 5:22 Last month, we considered how the fruit of kindness is key to living-connected.. This month, we turn to the closely related fruit of goodness as the extension of the connection kindness creates. Until this series, I hadn’t really thought about all […]
Category: Patience
JUNE — Kindness Creates Connection
“Be kind and compassionate to one another…” — Ephesians 4:32 When is being kind different than being nice, and how is it much more of a connection tool? What makes someone feel truly seen? Not noticed. Not acknowledged. Not merely greeted. But genuinely seen. Think for a moment…do you remember anyone who made you feel […]
MAY – PATIENCE
Staying Connected When Love Isn’t Easy This month, I am asking an honest question: Have you ever quietly quit on someone? A stranger. A friend. A neighbor. Someone you loved. Yes…UGH! Not officially.Not loudly.Not with some dramatic announcement. You just stopped moving toward them. Maybe they do not think like you. Maybe they do not […]