FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT – PEACE AND PATIENCE


Peace When we think of the word peace, we often think of shalom. “The Hebrew word shalom is generally translated as peace, but it means much more. The word denotes wholeness, a coming together of disparate parts. The essential meaning of shalom is pulling together and the antithesis of shalom is falling apart: the opposite … Continue reading FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT – PEACE AND PATIENCE

FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT – FAITHFULNESS AND GENTLENESS


Faithfulness Faithfulness denotes reliability, trustworthiness, endurance, and firmness of purpose.  It is loyal and “possesses a staying power in spite of feelings and difficulties  . . .” (John Drescher, 1974).  Because it is easy to become discouraged when faced with challenging circumstances, it is important to simply take one day at a time to ‘be … Continue reading FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT – FAITHFULNESS AND GENTLENESS