Scripture

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The Fruit of the Spirit: Peace

April 08, 2015

What is peace? We often define it in terms of what it isn’t—as in, it’s the absence of conflict or distraction or anything that makes us feel uncomfortable or disturbed.

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Why We Don’t Have to Fear Repentance

March 31, 2015

I really, really did not like the word repentance.

Amy Hauptman

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Why I (Try to) Follow God’s Commands

March 20, 2015

My way or the highway.

Look out for Number One.

Adam Jeske

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The Fruit of the Spirit: Joy

March 18, 2015

When you picture strength, what comes to mind?

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The Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control

March 04, 2015

“My stupid mouth has got me in trouble. I said too much again.”

Steve Tamayo

The Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness

February 25, 2015

“I’m good.” “It’s all good.” “Good news!” The word good is our default for anything vaguely positive. But what do we mean when we talk about goodness?

In Galatians, love is the first fruit of the Spirit listed. Perhaps that’s because love is what enables us to develop the other fruits of the Spirit in our lives, paving the way for what God wants to do in our hearts.