Fruit of the Spirit

"...love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control" (Galatians 5:22-23, New International Version).

These are the nine qualities that the apostle Paul refers to as "the fruit of the Spirit"—the characteristics produced in us when we are led by the Spirit of God. They are essential in every Christian's life, and the following materials will provide insight into what they are and how to develop them.

A blog post by Kate Washburn
Specks and Planks

Lately, I have been getting annoyed with others. Well, I should say, as a human, I often find myself annoyed with others. The recent change, though, is my immediate thought after I feel the sense of irritation or anger: Do I do that, too?

Posted April 18, 2013 | 1 comments
A blog post by Debbie Werner
Pain is a Function of Resistance

While I was walking into work one morning, I mused about a scripture I had just read while riding the commuter train. It was Colossians 3:15: “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.” When I’ve read this scripture before, I usually focused on thankfulness or peace. I didn’t really notice the specific word that Paul chose when he said that we need to let God’s peace rule in our hearts. It’s a conscious choice that we need to make.

Posted February 26, 2013 | 2 comments
Children of Mercies
Posted February 16, 2013 | 4 comments
A blog post by Mitchell Moss
When People Fail Us

Monday I read that Ron Paul asked the United Nations to force the owners of RonPaul.com to give the web domain to him. It's an ironic story because Ron Paul is famously against America being part of of the United Nations. So for him to ask it to take action is pretty potent hypocrisy.

Posted February 13, 2013 | 3 comments
Posted February 12, 2013 | 0 comments
A blog post by Rudy Rangel
In Your Presence is the Fullness of Joy

There are so many reasons to foster a strong relationship with your Creator. One very powerful reason is in Psalm 16:11.

Posted January 19, 2013 | 3 comments
A blog post by Amanda Boyer
Working With Children of Wrath

In the childcare centers I’ve worked in, I’ve seen some pretty incredible things. There were things I couldn’t believe were happening before my eyes. Children 3 and 4 years old attack one another and their teachers in their anger. They kick others in the head, shove, scratch, bite, spit—you name it—and at times they’re overtaken by a spirit of wrath, hatred and violence.

Posted December 14, 2012 | 0 comments
A blog post by Heather Disher
Birth Defects Are No Justification for Abortion

I was unprepared for the scene before me. To my right, a woman in her forties sat cross-legged on the floor, leaning into the TV screen as she enjoyed her daily cartoons and cereal. She gave my class a shy wave; we were touring the care facility that she had called home for many years. We heard a soft, pitiful cry of a newborn as the six foot tall man in the next room had his diaper changed.

Posted December 7, 2012 | 5 comments
A blog post by Mitchell Moss
Why I Don't Boycott Starbucks for Supporting Planned Parenthood

A few weeks ago, my friend Brittany told me she wasn't going to be buying stuff from Whole Foods, Starbucks or Olive Garden. Her reason? They each support Planned Parenthood. Bizarrely enough, I had actually been to both Starbucks and Whole Foods that same day. "Interesting," I said. "Let's talk about that when I see you next."

Posted December 6, 2012 | 7 comments
The Mind of Christ vs. the Mind of Satan
Posted December 4, 2012 | 5 comments

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The Fruit of the Spirit

The Fruit of the Spirit

Jesus Christ taught important spiritual lessons regarding the "fruit" of our lives. What are those lessons, and how well are we applying them? Our eternal life depends on this understanding!

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