Fruit Of The Spirit

Fruit Of The Spirit Articles

  • Having a Heart Fixed on Jesus Regardless of Our Circumstances

    Jesus said a relationship with Him is like the pearl of great price (Matt. 13:45-46). It is worth selling everything you have to go after it. It far exceeds the value of everything else in life we will ever experience.

    December 8, 2023

  • Turning to God in our Moments of Fatigue

    Life is full of responsibility and deadlines, both the day-to-day and moments that require us to put life on hold. So how do we deal with exhaustion and burnout?

    July 13, 2023

  • Passing Down a Legacy of Living Faith

    When faith in Jesus Christ takes up residence in our souls, it transforms every part of our being, every aspect of our lives. And faith that is living is not static

    May 27, 2023

  • Finding Real Rest in Jesus

    Where they might be prone to fearful panic, we find them instead demonstrating full trust and confidence in the Lord.

    January 18, 2023

  • Be Kind — It's the Spiritually Mature Thing To Do

    We can be both kind and courageous because we have the truth on our side. To be kind is seen by the Bible as a sign of spiritual maturity. It’s something the Spirit of God does in us over time.

    June 9, 2022

  • Find Joy and Unity as the Body of Christ

    Our understanding of who God is informs everything about the way we make peace with our past, live in the present, look to the future, and interact with others around us. Knowing Him better changes the way we know ourselves. Knowing Him better changes the way we love others.

    August 31, 2021

  • Run Your Own Race

    One of the challenges of the Christian life is contentment with the race God has given each of us to run. Many believers struggle with their course, obstacles along the way, or envy of other runners; we often wish we could run someone else’s race. 

    September 24, 2020

    • Marty Duren

  • Let Peace, Not Perfection, Rule Your Heart and Home

    It's not about perfection or performance from you, your kids, or your spouse. It's about having a place where you can let your true, still-becoming self show. Where judgment is replaced with encouragement.

    March 2, 2020

  • What Courageous Kindness Looks Like

    What would you do if those around you insisted on selfish, harmful behavior? What if those in your family or community consistently chose to ignore God’s commands, acted in their best interests regardless of consequences, and hurt others on a regular basis? Would you disregard the opinion of others or risks to your well-being in order to protect those whom God loves?

    October 31, 2019

  • Love in Its Purest Form

    I wish there was another word we could use to describe the difference between what Christ-centered love is and what the world has confused love to be. But we seem to interchange them so often. Our culture pays such little respect to such a powerful word. We put it on bumper stickers and sell it in gas stations. The word love sticks to the roofs of our mouths, and we use it readily when talking about the most mediocre things.

    February 13, 2019

    • Shannon DeGarmo