fruit of the Spirit

Sticks and Stones – a Brief Reflection on Words

On: April 12, 2011

In: Books, Christianity, Current Affairs, Family Life, Leadership, Personal Writings, Religion

Words have an astonishing ability to carve us up, set us on fire, or leave us numb. Those who don't believe me may adhere to the old lie mom told us, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Actually, sticks and stones and brokenContinue Reading

And Still, We Wait

By: Tim Spivey

On: March 15, 2010

In: Christianity, Current Affairs, Personal Writings, Religion, Travel

I thought I would be a new father by now. I'm not. Emily thought she would be a new mom by now. She's not. And still, we wait. In yesterday's sermon on Galatians 5:16-26 at NCCC, I said, "When someone asks us how your spiritual life is doing, we shouldContinue Reading