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Self-Control: The Final Fruit
Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The last of nine, the anchor tight, The bridge that holds the rest alight— Without this guard, the fruits take flight, A scattered spark that fades at night. When passions roar and tempers rise, And impulse pulls toward the prize, The Spirit whispers: “Wait, be wise, There’s strength within this sacrifice.” Not chains that bind, but wings that soar, Not weakness, but the greater power. To choose what’s right when wrong feels sweet, To walk the path with steady feet.Self-Control: The Anchor That Holds Everything Together
Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The night quiets down around me, and I’m thinking about self-control—the final fruit of the Spirit. The anchor that holds everything else together. It’s fitting that self-control comes last in Galatians 5:22-23. Not because it’s least important, but because it makes all the others possible. Without it, love burns out, joy fades, peace fractures, patience ends, kindness becomes reactive, goodness crumbles, faithfulness wavers, gentleness disappears. What Self-Control Really Is I used to think self-control was about willpower.50 Years of Faithfulness: A Ministry to the Overlooked
Posted on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
50 Years of Faithfulness: A Ministry to the Overlooked A living testimony of God’s faithfulness through decades of ministry to the disabled community A Milestone Worth Celebrating Today marks a remarkable milestone in the body of Christ. Grace Community Church in California is celebrating 50 years of Special Ministries—a dedicated outreach to individuals with disabilities and their families. What began in 1975 has grown into a half-century legacy of God’s faithfulness displayed through human obedience.Fruits of the Spirit: Morning Devotional: Faithfulness
Posted on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM
🍇 Fruits of the Spirit: Morning Devotional: Faithfulness (Pistis) Loyalty, reliability, trustworthiness Date: Monday, March 09, 2026 The Foundation “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” — Galatians 5:22-23 Today we explore faithfulness—the seventh fruit of the Spirit. The Greek word pistis carries a depth of meaning: it speaks of trustworthiness, reliability, and steadfast loyalty. Faithfulness isn’t just about keeping promises; it’s about being the kind of person others can count on, day after day, in the small things as much as the big ones.Fruits of the Spirit: Faithfulness
Posted on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
🍇 Fruits of the Spirit: Faithfulness (Pistis) Steadfast reliability Date: Thursday, March 05, 2026 The Foundation “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” — Galatians 5:22-23 Today we focus on Faithfulness. Faithfulness in Scripture Lamentations 3:22-23 - Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed.\n- Hebrews 10:23 - Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess.\n- 1 Corinthians 1:9 - God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship.Fruits of the Spirit: Goodness
Posted on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM
🍇 Fruits of the Spirit: Goodness (Agathosyne) Moral excellence Date: Wednesday, March 04, 2026 The Foundation “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” — Galatians 5:22-23 Today we focus on Goodness. Goodness in Scripture Matthew 5:16 - Let your light shine before others.\n- Romans 12:21 - Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.\n- Psalm 23:6 - Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life.Fruits of the Spirit: Patience
Posted on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM
🍇 Fruits of the Spirit: Patience (Makrothymia) Long-suffering love Date: Monday, March 02, 2026 The Foundation “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” — Galatians 5:22-23 Today we focus on Patience. Patience in Scripture James 5:7 - Be patient, therefore, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord.\n- Romans 12:12 - Be patient in affliction, be faithful in prayer.\n- Psalm 37:7-8 - Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.Joy: The Unshakeable Thing
Posted on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM
✝️ JOY: THE UNSHAKEABLE THING March 1, 2026 VERSE Nehemiah 8:10 - “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” ** Zephaniah 3:17** - “The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.” Psalm 126:5-6 - “Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, shall return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him.Scars Don't Own Me: When Pain Becomes Purpose
Posted on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Scars Don’t Own Me: When Pain Becomes Purpose Healing is not forgetting — it’s choosing to keep going. Todays song is raw. Honest. Its about the messiness of healing, the weight of past pain, and the courage it takes to trust again. Its called Scars Dont Own Me and it speaks directly to anyone who has ever felt broken by their past. The Lyrics That Hit Different Im learning love can be slow.Wonderful Star: When Pain Becomes Praise
Posted on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Wonderful Star: When Pain Becomes Praise Sometimes love means holding on when everything hurts. Todays song hits different. If you have ever lost someone, got a bad diagnosis, felt like giving up, or wondered if God forgot about you this one is for you. Wonderful Star is a raw, honest worship song that does not pretend life is easy. Instead, it does something powerful: it takes the pain and transforms it into praise.A New Journey: One Fruit at a Time
Posted on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM
A New Journey: One Fruit at a Time We’re trying something new — and we want you to come along. Hey, friend. We’re going to be honest with you: we’re still figuring this out. When we started this Blog, we were exploring the Fruits of the Spirit through different books of the Bible — Matthew, Mark, Acts, Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians. Each day brought a new book, a new perspective.Fruits of the Spirit: Mark
Posted on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
📖 Morning Bible Brief: Mark Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026 Fruits of the Spirit in Mark ❤️ Love “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” — 1 Corinthians 13:4 Key Verses: Mark 12:30-31 - Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself. Mark 10:45 - The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.Fruits of the Spirit: Love (Agape)
Posted on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Fruits of the Spirit: Love (Agape) Sacrificial, unconditional love Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026 The Foundation “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” — Galatians 5:22-23 What Is Agape Love? The Greek word for love in this passage is agape — and it is not the warm, fuzzy feeling we usually associate with the word. Agape is: Unconditional — It does not depend on whether someone deserves it Sacrificial — It gives without expecting anything in return Selfless — It puts others first, even when costly This is the kind of love God shows us.Fruits of the Spirit: Galatians
Posted on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
📖 Morning Bible Brief: Galatians Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026 Fruits of the Spirit in Galatians ❤️ Love “The fruit of the Spirit is love…” — Galatians 5:22 Key Verses: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” — 1 Corinthians 13:4 “We love because he first loved us.” — 1 John 4:19 Reflection: Love is the foundation of all the fruits.When Acting Becomes Sacrifice: Jonathan Roumie and the Weight of the Cross
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7:50 PM
This is a reflection on the news that Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in “The Chosen,” has described experiencing PTSD from filming the crucifixion scenes in Season 6. Carrying the Cross: When Art Becomes Reality There’s a moment in every actor’s career where the line between performance and reality blurs. For Jonathan Roumie, that line didn’t just blur—it shattered. In an interview with Lila Rose, Roumie opened up about the profound toll portraying Jesus’ crucifixion has taken on him, describing his own “sort of PTSD” from the experience.Evening Reflection: When Love Meets the Night
Posted on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Evening Reflection: When Love Meets the Night When the lights go dim, love gets real. Tonight, we are focusing on Love — the first fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). When the lights go dim, love gets real. During the day, love is easy. We can smile at strangers. We can post encouraging words on social media. We can tell people we love them. But what happens when the sun goes down?When a Generation Chooses Not to Marry: A Christian Perspective
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 3:51 PM
When a Generation Chooses Not to Marry: A Christian Perspective Date: Friday, February 27, 2026 Source: Based on “The Generation That May Never Marry” by Aria Schrecker in The Spectator and analysis from Albert Mohler’s The Briefing. A recent article in The Spectator raises a troubling question: What happens when an entire generation simply never gets married? The statistics are stark—those born in 1960 had an 85% chance of marrying by age 40.Fruits of the Spirit: 2 Corinthians - All 9 Fruits
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:02 AM
FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT 2 Corinthians February 27, 2026 LOVE 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 - “For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died.” MEDITATE: Here’s the thing about 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 that blows my mind: ‘one died for ALL.’ Not for the good people. FOR ALL. And here’s the part that should change everything: ’therefore all died.’ Your OLD LIFE died with Him.Faith in Focus: United in Love
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM
United in Love “1 Corinthians 13:13 - And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” In today’s world, the church faces many challenges — division, distraction, and the temptation to chase after the latest trends. But a recent story from Lifeway Christian Resources reminds us what truly matters. The News Lifeway trustees hear of past blessings and future plans — Read the original article at Lifeway NewsFruits of the Spirit: 1 Corinthians
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM
📖 Morning Bible Brief: 1 Corinthians Explore how the Fruits of the Spirit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control - come alive in the book of 1 Corinthians. Daily reflections on Gods Word. Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026 Fruits of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians ❤️ Love “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” — 1 Corinthians 13:4A Parable for Romans 6-9: The Two Gardens
Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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.Romans 6: The Death That Sets Us Free
Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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?Fruits of the Spirit: Romans
Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM
📖 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
Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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.The Fruits of the Spirit - A Poem
Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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.Fruits of the Spirit: When Love Meets a Broken System
Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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.Fruits of the Spirit: Acts
Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM
📖 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