Do you ever feel like a piece of fruit on a juicer? Do you feel manhandled, squeezed, and pushed in opposing directions? Some days, I just want to say “enough.” No more. Stop. But, I am reminded that my Savior endured much — He endured much more than I ever will. Jesus was a finisher,…
All right, I know that this picture is of a potato. A potato is definitely not a fruit, and we are talking about fruitful living. But, the more I delved into the word “faithfulness,” the more I realized that faithfulness is a rare fruit. I am reminded of Proverbs 20:6 (NIV): “Many claim to have…
When this world tries to tell me that I am not enough, then I will remember that God says I am fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalms 139:14). God is enthralled by my beauty (Psalms 45:11). God has given me everything I need for life and godliness (II Peter 1:3). I am more than a conqueror…
Can I be honest? I don’t like to be good. The fruit of goodness requires me to extend myself to others — and sometimes I find that uncomfortable. I know that the Bible says I am supposed to meet the needs of the poor and hurting and the downtrodden, but some times I don’t want…
Sow goodness. This fruit is benevolent love in action. A good person is zealous for truth and is energized by serving. Goodness is enthusiastically useful and extends grace to others. Goodness acts on behalf of those who are in need. Do you know someone in need? Pray about how you can minister God’s grace to…
A juicy piece of watermelon on a hot, blistering day is perfectly refreshing. If you read up online on the benefits of this fruit as I did, you will discover that some consider watermelon to be a “miracle recovery fruit” after a workout. Kindness is also a “miracle recovery fruit” — When life gets “hot,”…