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The Fruit of the Spirit: Love

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.

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The Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness

I wanted to be the nicest person in the world.

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The Fruit of the Spirit: Patience

Years ago I heard a preacher say these words: “Patience is a virtue, and a virtue can’t hurt you.” 

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The Triune God

What is Christian doctrine? 

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The Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness

When I first began leading and sharing in ministry responsibilities, I was full of vision and optimism. 

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Can the Fruit of the Spirit Change the World?

We love to recite them (especially to others, in a sing-songy voice).

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God Is with You. Do You Know It?

“That’s not a good prayer,” my InterVarsity staff member challenged me, much to my surprise. 

The Communicable Attributes of God

What is Christian doctrine? 

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The Gospel: What It Is and Why It Matters

I sat at a border crossing in the middle of the Albanian refugee crisis. My team and I had been sitting at this particular border for three hours.

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The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath

Sometimes anger just feels like the appropriate response. 

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