The Battle Within: Flesh vs. Spirit

The Battle Within: Flesh vs. Spirit

Understanding the Conflict Between the Sinful Nature and the Holy Spirit 💙Do you ever feel like there’s a wrestling match going on inside your head and heart? 💙Do you ask yourself, “What is wrong with me?” when you don’t do what you want to do—only to find yourself...
The Beauty and Power of Spiritual Fruit

The Beauty and Power of Spiritual Fruit

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 (CSB) When Jesus told His disciples that they were to “bear much fruit” (John 15:1–8), He...
Abiding Is Personal… But Not Private

Abiding Is Personal… But Not Private

In our last few posts, we’ve explored what it means to abide—staying connected to Jesus, bearing fruit, and trusting Him even when life feels like it’s being pruned. But Jesus doesn’t stop there. He turns to His disciples, looks them in the eye, and says: “My command...
Pruning with Purpose – Growing Through the Hard Stuff

Pruning with Purpose – Growing Through the Hard Stuff

Scripture Focus: John 15:1–2, 9–11 “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” – John 15:2 (ESV)   When Growth Feels Like Loss Let’s be real: pruning doesn’t sound fun....