Author: Sweet Tea and Front Porch Storyteller
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💔 The Faithful Love of God — Reflections from the Book of Hosea
The book of Hosea is one of the most moving love stories in all of Scripture — not just between a man and a woman, but between God and His people. Hosea’s own marriage to Gomer, a woman who was unfaithful to him, became a living parable of divine love. Through Hosea’s heartbreak, God revealed…
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Faithfulness — A Steadfast Heart in a Changing World
“Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” — Proverbs 3:3 Faithfulness is the quiet strength of the soul that keeps us steady when life’s winds blow hard. It means being loyal, dependable, and true — to God, to others, and to ourselves.…
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Fruit of the Spirit – Goodness (Friday)
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” – Romans 12:21 Goodness is more than simply “being nice.” It is moral integrity in action—a heart aligned with God’s will that chooses what is right, even when it is not easy. Goodness reflects God’s own character, because He is good in every way.…
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The Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” — Ephesians 4:32 Kindness is more than just being “nice.” It is love in action—gentleness, mercy, and compassion flowing out of a heart that is shaped by the Spirit of God. Kindness looks beyond ourselves and seeks the good of…
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Peace in a Troubled World
The fruit of the Spirit for today is peace (Galatians 5:22). Yet when we look at the world around us, peace often feels far away. Wars, divisions, greed, and the heavy hand of corrupt rulers weigh on our hearts. It is easy to feel anxious or even hopeless when nations rage and leaders oppress. But…
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Patience: Waiting with Trust
“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.” – Psalm 37:7 Patience is one of the hardest fruits of the Spirit to practice. We live in a world that values speed, instant answers, and quick results. Yet God’s Spirit calls us to a different pace—the holy rhythm of waiting, trusting, and resting in…
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The Strength of Joy
When I read Nehemiah 8:10 — “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength” — I am reminded that joy is not something fragile or fleeting. It is a gift from God, a deep well that never runs dry, even when life feels heavy. There are days when sorrow or worry…
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Finding My Spiritual Home: A Journey Across Traditions
I grew up with a strong sense of dualism—the sacred and the profane, heaven and hell, saved and lost. In the Free Will Baptist Church, I was taught the Arminian way, yet it still carried the weight of a worldview where humanity was seen as sinful and bound for judgment. Though I did not embrace…
The Curious Pilgrim 