Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the Lord God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord.

1 Chronicles 28:20

Longsuffering in Our Homes

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Longsuffering. The very word doesn’t sound enjoyable. It sounds like a challenge. One that we might not want to take part in. However, showing forth longsuffering in our homes is essential to our relationships with those we love. I’ve heard longsuffering described as “suffering long”. The words are simple enough, but what exactly are we […]

Peace in Our Homes

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How often do we look for peace in our homes throughout our days? As a mom, I know that once my day has ended that is just what I’m for. Peace…and a lot of quiet too. However, that isn’t the type of peace that God’s word desires us to have. At the end of our […]

Joy in Our Homes

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Every family knows that having joy in our homes is important. Without it, our homes are not a place that anyone would want to be. Joy is such a small word, but what a great impact it can make on our lives. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, […]

Love in the Home

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Love is the first fruit of the Spirit that we find in Scripture, which speaks of its great importance. As wives and mothers, it is our responsibility to ensure that there is love in the home. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there […]