fruit of the Spirit

Truly, truly, I [Jesus] say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. John 12:24 ESV He held me in His hand. I saw the light of the sun and felt the cool breeze. Then one day He dropped me into…

“Ugh,” I roll my eyes and sigh. “Why can’t I get it right?” My shoulders knot and my heart clenches. My mind reels with the familiar diatribe, “You should be able to do this. Why don’t you have more patience or self-control. Get with it Angela.” Then I attempt to muster up patience when my…

A battle rages. Daily, moment-by-moment. The chaos surrounds us. Often we stumble and fall. But the battle is not what it seems. Our struggle is not caused by disobedient children, angry bosses, broken bodies, or crazy drivers. No, it comes from our sinful flesh and the enemy of our souls. They engage the Spirit that…