Welcome to the Fruits of the Spirit blog - a daily journey through the New Testament focusing on the Fruits of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23.
Each day we explore how love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control manifest throughout God’s Word.
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A Parable for Romans 6-9: The Two Gardens There was once a man who inherited two gardens.
The First Garden (Romans 6) The first garden was wild. Thorns grew between the rose bushes. The vines strangled the fruit trees. The man would work all day cutting back the overgrowth, but by morning, it had returned. He was exhausted.
One day, an old gardener came to him. “You are fighting a losing battle,” he said.
Hope in Suffering Romans
Why do we still suffer If we’re saved by grace? Romans 8 gives the answer That puts our doubts in place.
The Spirit helps our weakness, Intercedes with groans too deep, And all things work together For those whose souls are steep.
Not that we won’t feel pain, Not that trials won’t come, But that even in our suffering, God’s purposes hum.
So when the night feels endless, And morning seems so far, Remember: present suffering Can’t match the glory are.
Is the Church Dying? A Debate The data says one thing. The Spirit says another. Let’s talk about it.
The Case for “The Church is Dying” The Numbers Don’t Lie
17-point drop in Americans saying religion is important (last decade) Gen Z: Only 45% identify as Christian (down 10% from 10 years ago) Church attendance has declined year over year Young people are leaving the church in record numbers “Nones” (people with no religious affiliation) are the fastest-growing group The data is clear: fewer people are going to church.
This post is based on reporting by Christianity Today. Read the original story here: A Russian Drone Killed My Brother. Is the World Tired of Our Suffering?
The Story Four years ago, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Four years of war. Four years of death, destruction, displacement, and grief.
A Ukrainian theologian tells a personal story: his younger brother Andriy, a military medical doctor who spent two and a half years saving wounded soldiers at the front, was killed by a Russian drone — on his 33rd birthday.
This post is based on reporting by Christianity Today. Read the original story here: Trump’s SOTU Heralded a Revival. The Data Is Mixed.
The Story In his State of the Union address, President Trump celebrated what he called a “tremendous renewal in religion, faith, Christianity, and belief in God.” He credited this surge to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, whom he said had been “martyred for his beliefs.” Trump invited Kirk’s widow, Erika, to stand as the chamber erupted in applause.
Romans 6: The Death That Sets Us Free Why this chapter should shape your every morning
There’s a moment in Romans 6 where Paul isn’t just teaching theology—he’s confronting a crisis. He’s just spent five chapters building the most beautiful argument for grace: we are saved by faith alone, not by works. And right when you might think he’s done, he asks the question that every new Christian whispers:
“So should I keep sinning?
📖 Morning Bible Brief: Romans Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Fruits of the Spirit in Romans Love “Hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 5:5
Key Verses:
Romans 5:5 - Hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:35-39 - Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?
Fruits of the Spirit: The Complete Guide The9 Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23
What Are the Fruits of the Spirit? The Fruits of the Spirit are nine qualities that flow from a life surrendered to Jesus Christ. They are not something we can manufacture on our own - they are the natural result of the Holy Spirit working in us.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
This post is based on reporting by NPR. Read the original story here: https://www.npr.org/2026/02/24/nx-s1-5723914/ice-iran-deporatation-adoption-adoptee-veteran
Fruits of the Spirit: When Love Meets a Broken System A U.S. veteran adopted an orphan from Iran over 50 years ago. She grew up American in every way that matters. Now she faces deportation.
The Story A U.S. veteran adopted an orphan from Iran over 50 years ago. She grew up in the Midwest, attended church every Sunday, and learned to love America from her father who served in the Air Force during World War II.
The Fruits of the Spirit An original poem
When the Spirit dwells within my heart, He plants a garden, a sacred art, Nine precious fruits begin to grow, A harvest only His love can sow.
Love is the root, the foundation laid, The tender mercy that never fades, It gives and gives without a trace, A reflection of the Master’s grace.
Joy is the sunshine after rain, A steady hope that nullifies pain, Not based on what the world may bring, But rooted in the eternal King.
📖 Morning Bible Brief: Acts Explore how the Fruits of the Spirit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control - come alive in the book of Acts. Daily reflections on Gods Word.
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Fruits of the Spirit in Acts ❤️ Love “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” — 1 Corinthians 13:4