Tag Archives: fruits of the Spirit

I have been doing a lot of pruning, cutting off dead or overhanging tree limbs. It not only gets rid of unnecessary growth but also makes the yard more attractive. The same is the case with our spiritual walk. In John 15:1-6 Jesus gives an analogy of him being the ...

Sometimes in our homes and communities there is no light because the power has gone out. We need power to have light. The same can be said of one’s spiritual walk. Matthew 5:16 tells us to “let your light shine before others, so that they will see your good works ...

I live east of the Cascade Mountain Range in central Washington State of the United States. From my front window can be seen Mt. Adams, the second highest peak in the state with an elevation of 12, 281 feet. On a clear day its snow-capped peak contrasted with the blue ...

Matthew 7:16 You will know them by their fruits… The Holy Bible is replete with warnings against false teachers. 1 John 4:1-3 is such an example.  When we know God personally and have a secure relationship with Him, we’re less likely to be deceived by others. We’re able to discern ...

The Book of Acts serves as a model for Christians today. God’s power all begins with the indwelling Holy Spirit. Acts is the history of the first century Christian Church, and it contains 56 references to the Holy Spirit by name or in power. Just prior to Jesus ascending to ...