Kindness matters. We can all remember a time when someone’s kindness improved our day. And, we hope our own efforts at sharing kindness have helped others too. Kindness makes the hard realities of life here on earth more bearable for everyone. In the Bible, kindness is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, and its definition […]
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What does the Bible say about being kind? So much! The stories and verses about kindness woven throughout the Bible reveal its deep meanings and its important effects. In defining kindness, we tend to recall examples of people being well-mannered, thoughtful, or nice. But, the Bible tells us God intends for kindness to be all
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November makes it easy to give God thanks and praise. Here in Iowa, the month arrives like a present from his hands, all wrapped up in fall’s gorgeous colors. Trees of gold, orange, brown, and red sway back and forth in step with the wind. Eventually letting go, their leaves drift and spiral until the
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Just a few weeks ago, I was enjoying a family vacation at the lake with my dad. We breathed in the fresh air, listened to the loons, roasted marshmallows, and took a boat ride. I didn’t expect it to be the last time I did those things with him. At his funeral service this week,
On a recent trip to Colorado, I was encouraged by a generous man. He died long ago, but his actions still motivated me to study generosity and how it builds Christian character… In 1879, Charles Elliott Perkins, a prominent railroad executive, purchased 240 acres in a majestic place called Garden of the Gods. Initially, he
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