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Exploring The Context Of Paul’s Letter To The Galatians
June 17, 2019
There’s something uncomfortable about reading someone else’s mail or overhearing their conversation. But that’s essentially what we’re doing when we read the New Testament epistles! Today on Discover the Word, the team will explore the context of Paul’s letter to the Galatians. It’s the beginning of an extended study of the entire book of Galatians called, […]
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The Entitlement Cure
May 15, 2017
There is a harmful disease that affects our businesses, families, and churches. There’s a good chance you have a case of it as well. Today on Discover the Word, the team welcomes author and psychologist John Townsend to discuss the remedy. The problem is entitlement, and the series is called “The Entitlement Cure.” Tune in […]
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What characteristics make us more like Christ?
January 23, 2015
If you want to think, speak, and act more like Jesus, what qualities do you need to have? Galatians chapter 5 gives us the answer! Make it a point to listen to the conclusion of the fruit of the Spirit series.
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Encouragement for when our hearts feel dormant
January 22, 2015
An experienced farmer knows there are seasons when crops flourish in the open air, and seasons when all growth happens underground. Even in our cold seasons, God is still at work, cultivating the fruits of Spirit.
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How what is happening in our lives is evidence of the fruit of the Spirit!
January 21, 2015
Even a bottle labeled “fruit juice” can contain a large amount of artificial fruit flavors. It proves we can be easily fooled by inferior imitations. Let’s play the part of produce inspectors and look for evidence that what is happening in our lives is 100 percent fruit of the Spirit!
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Let’s allow God to cultivate godly restraint in our lives
January 20, 2015
Whether it’s taking another slice of chocolate cake, or losing our temper when frustrated, self-control can be difficult to maintain. But it’s a virtue we all need! Our study of the fruit of the Spirit continues.
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How biblical gentleness is the foundation of true strength
January 19, 2015
By the world’s standards, gentleness is a weakness, not a virtue! We’ve been taught it’s imperative we stand up for ourselves. Discover that biblical gentleness is not a sign of being feeble—it’s the foundation of true strength! We’re talking about one of the fruits of the Spirit.
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How can we mirror the faithfulness of God?
January 16, 2015
The goal of a Christian is to act more like Jesus with every passing day. The qualities Christ exhibited, we want to exhibit as well! It’s another discussion about the fruits of the Spirit.
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How understanding God’s goodness reveals what it means for us to be good
January 15, 2015
We use the word “good” to describe everything from favorite sneakers, to well-behaving pets. So what does it really mean to be “good”? Let’s discuss how understanding God’s own goodness shows us exactly what it means to be good ourselves!
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Discover how kindness is actually a substantial quality we can really sink our teeth into!
January 14, 2015
“The fruit of kindness” sounds a bit mushy, doesn’t it? Of all the godly fruit to cultivate, kindness seems to be the weakest of the bunch. More from our study on the fruit of the Spirit.