When Self-control - Contemporary Example
Last summer, a small group from our church decided to take on a community garden project. Among them was an elderly gentleman named Mr. Thompson,...
This is stories & illustrations on self-control and trials, drawing on Proverbs 3:5-6. It carries an emotional tone of hope, comfort and trust.
Last summer, a small group from our church decided to take on a community garden project. Among them was an elderly gentleman named Mr. Thompson, known for his unwavering faith and warm smile. He often shared stories of how he had faced trials in his life, but none quite like this one. As they began their work, the group quickly discovered that tending to the garden was not an easy task.…
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