I live in the farm country of New Jersey. Our portion of the state is the reason that the most densely populated state in the Union still bears the name the Garden State. My bike rides or evening runs take me past fruit orchards and vineyards. In the winter months the trees and vines appear lifeless; there’s no fruit to … Read More
Essential to living the Christian life is understanding how we are to be led by the Spirit, and keep in step with his desires for our life. Galatians 5 lists the deeds of the flesh and juxtaposes that list against the fruit of the Spirit — offering the believer a choice. Running time: 18 minutes.
One of the most helpful analogies I ever heard regarding the fruit of the Spirit was to think of the fruit of the Spirit as toolbox. Inside were tools for every situation. You wouldn’t send a hammer to do the job of screwdriver, nor would you attempt to saw a board with a wrench. Likewise, when you enter into challenging … Read More
