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Kindness: The Forgotten Fruit

Crystal Alexander — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:31:25 +0000

The Oxford Dictionary defines kindness as the quality of being friendly, generous and considerate. Other words to describe kindness include affection, gentleness, warmth, concern and care. These are all terms used to express the affection felt from a family member or a dearest friend. Sadly, kindness can also be perceived as being weak, and though you’ve likely heard the phrase…

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SACRIFICIAL LOVE

Crystal Alexander — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 16:01:23 +0000

Photo Credit: Steven Leonti | Flickr (Creative Commons) Sacrificial love in any relationship, be it with a parent, sibling, spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend, or or friend means loving the other person with good intentions, good actions, and with no regards to yourself. Sacrificial love can be restricted or restrained by what you are willing to sacrifice in that relationship. Being afraid to love…

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LOVE THY NEIGHBORHOOD

Crystal Alexander — Tue, 03 May 2016 19:35:01 +0000

Photo Credit: sixtwelve | Flickr (Creative Commons) Matthew 19:19 KJV says “Honor thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” In most cases it is easier to honor our father and mother than it is to love our neighbor as ourself. However, loving our neighbor is the second greatest commandment. Jesus was asked by a scribe, which is the greatest commandment of all?

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BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING

Crystal Alexander — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 16:12:54 +0000

Photo Credit: Felipe Câmara | Flickr (Creative Commons) Proverbs 22:6 says “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” As parents, we want our children to trust that we are doing our best to provide for them. They are to focus on school and enjoying their youth. We want them to know we have their best interest in mind. Some of us even tell our…

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