Somewhere scattered in the spring of 2018 our family visited the Grand Canyon.  While the views were breathtaking and the experience was priceless, our unexperienced selves were not prepared for 3 important lessons we were about to learn that day.

1. The temperature drastically changes going up to the canyon ridge. We were all comfortable in the dry Arizona heat, but quickly turned ice cold when we stepped out of the van. By the time we left, all six of us were outfitted with brand new Grand Can
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"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it". – Proverbs 4:23

How do you guard your heart? 

The same way you practice love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, kindness, gentleness and faithfulness…. through the ninth and final piece of the fruit, self-control.

Self-control, or often referred to as self-discipline, is the cornerstone of it all.  This is about what you choose.

Choose Christ.

Choose to love.

Choose to seek and hold joy.

Choose peace.

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