Category Archives: Fruit of the Spirit

A closer look at sowing and reaping

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Have we misunderstood Galatians 6:7-8 – sowing to the flesh vs. sowing to the Spirit? Continue reading →

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Who or what will be in control?

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

So much of life comes down to choices about who or what will be in control. Continue reading →

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What does Spirit-filled mean?

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Is being Spirit-filled something God does for us or we do in obedience to Him? Continue reading →

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True followers of Jesus identified

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Soul searching before God would be wise if your experience and character lacks this description. Continue reading →

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An unnerving truth about heaven

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Many of us want to say, “Only those who accept Jesus as Savior go to heaven.” Or, “Only those who believe in the gospel go to heaven.” These are not necessarily wrong statements, but they possibly conceal what Jesus revealed. Continue reading →

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You might be an immature Christian if…

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Practical suggestions for measuring maturity in Christ. Continue reading →

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14 spiritual disciplines

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

“Train yourself to be godly”(1 Timothy 4:7). What does your training plan include? See 7 disciplines of abstinence and 7 disciplines of activity. Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Ten resources for understanding the Holy Sprit. Continue reading →

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A great covenant for family and Church

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Use this relationship covenant in your family, small group, or Church. Continue reading →

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We admitted we were powerless

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Perhaps we struggle so much with wrong desires because we need to become captured by stronger desires. I think of… Continue reading →

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