Taking Care
of Home

A pencil and a diamond are made of the same element. Here is what that difference teaches us about suffering, character, and a hope that holds.

The fruit of the Spirit includes self-control, the Spirit-grown ability to guide desires, choices, words, and actions toward what is good. Self-control includes real effort, wise habits, and help from other people.

The fruit of the Spirit includes gentleness, a humble and considerate way of using words, strength, and influence. Gentleness does not erase courage or truth.