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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The law is not against such things. -Galatians 5:22–23
The gospel becomes visible in our lives through what Paul describes as “fruit” in Galatians 5. This fruit is evidence that the Holy Spirit is at work within us, shaping us to become more like Jesus. As we follow Him, we begin to reflect His character, both personally and in how we interact with the world around us. In our part of the world, we often think of Christlikeness as simply the absence of sin—or personal holiness. Instead, fruits of the Spirit point to a transformation that impacts our relationships, mirroring how Jesus loved and served people in a broken world. They tie Christlikenss to relationships. As we grow, we become less satisfied with the imitation “fruit,”—inauthentic lives that may look good on the surface, but can ultimately cause harm to ourselves and others, falling short of being who Christ wants us to be. Instead, the process of transformation leads us to desire genuine fruit that reflects our Creator’s design for us and for the world around us.
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Mike Graham - January 11, 2019
Praying with Purpose & Perspective
From Series: "Praying with Purpose & Perspective"
Core Class #3 | January 11, 2019 Taught by Mike Graham // Bible Center Church --- Studying prayer is like studying a mountain. It is helpful to stand at a distance and philosophically observe its size, shape, and features. Potential difficulties and dangers can be assessed, debated, and studied. This knowledge is useful, but will not satisfy the one who wants to touch the rocks, climb the walls, and see the world from on top of the mountain. At times, we need to step back and look at prayer from a big-picture point of view. At other times, we must grab our pick ax and approach the mountain. In this study, we will do both. We will scan the mountain from a distance and go up close, look at its features, and feel the wind on our face as we climb. We have much to learn from those who have climbed this mountain before us. Throughout our study, there are numerous thoughts and quotes from saints who have climbed with vigor and passion and have left a roadmap of their journey and a journal of their experiences. All of us need to work on our prayer life. All of us need to make sure that our lifeline is untangled, free of debris, and fully connected to the Lord. Join me in exploring God’s Word on the subject of prayer.
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Books for Moms
Three books to encourage moms, recommended one of our women’s ministry leaders, Lisa Pack. (May 11 message, “Love.”)
- In This House, We Will Giggle, by Courtney DeFeo
- 52 Things Kids Need from a Mom, by Angela Thomas
- Feathers from My Nest: A Mother’s Reflection, by Beth Moore