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Fruit of the Spirit: Not mine but His

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23 The metaphor of bearing fruit is scattered throughout the Biblical text. Taken symbolically, fruit is the natural product of something. We even use phrases like “fruits of our labor” in modern conversation to represent the result of our work. When…
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Waiting in Hope

The disciples went through the most incredible season imaginable. Their Rabbi was crucified, raised, and then rejoined them for a time before ascending to heaven. Before He left, He told them to stay together in Jerusalem … and wait. Abraham was told he was going to have a son. Decades later he was still waiting.…
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Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ

Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Ephesians 5:18-21 Submit to one…
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Anyway: An Incomprehensible Grace

I have seen what they do – but I will heal them anyway. Isaiah 57:18 The people of Israel are rebelling and Isaiah is recounting their sins. And then the unfathomable – God is still going to be at work among them. He has made a promise and will keep it - anyway. Even though…
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