The Neuroscience of Relational Restoration
We often think of “loving our enemies” or “denying ourselves” as heroic acts of willpower, as if we’re supposed to grit our teeth and force ourselves to be kind while our inner selves scream in protest.
Kindness
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Loving Those Around You
Our families are the closest neighbors we have, and the interactions we share within our homes form the foundation of our ability to extend love, justice, and restoration into the wider world. Loving your family members can sometimes be uniquely challenging. The very intimacy that makes family so special can also make us more prone to wounding one another.
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Character of God Faith Fruits of the Spirit Generosity Gentleness Joy Kindness Love Patience Peace Righteousness Self-Control Transformation
Bearing Fruit—Living in the Spirit
As we actively cultivate the fruits of the Spirit, we find ourselves increasingly capable of a deeper, more meaningful love for God and others, a love that transforms our lives and relationships.
