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We are to bear fruit, yet it can only happen by the power of the Holy Spirit working in us. A tree bears fruit because it receives nourishment, water, and sunshine. We also produce fruit by receiving nourishment, nourishment that comes through God’s Word and by the Holy Spirit’s... Read More →

Webster defines faithfulness as follows: firm in keeping promises or in fulfilling duties. Synonyms include: loyalty, dedication, commitment, devotion, dependability. Faithfulness is important, it is impactful. It is a Fruit of the Spirit that God desires to produce in each... Read More →

What is goodness? Goodness is not so much what we do, but who we are! When someone called Jesus, “good teacher,” he said no one is good except God. Goodness is walking in integrity in every area of life. We will not get this perfect until we are with God, but we can certainly... Read More →

As followers of Jesus we are to reflect the kindness of God in our daily lives. Although we have disappointed God countless times and gone against his plan for us, He continually welcomes us back with open arms. In colonial times a host would welcome a guest by setting out a... Read More →

Patience is a struggle for most of us. The Bible uses a farmer to exemplify what it means to be patient. The farmer plans, prepares the soil, and plants the seed at the right seasonal time. Then they wait and pray for rain and for God to produce the increase. They cannot stick... Read More →

Peace is the ultimate attainment. Peace makes everything ok! We strive for world peace, political peace, and peace in our lives and relationships. Peace seems illusive and etheral. It can only happen through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus came to make peace possible.... Read More →

We all want joy in our lives. Some people live in the pits, but it doesn’t seem anyone would really choose to live there. Some people may feel they don’t deserve to be joyful because of their past, or maybe present circumstances; however, God desires that Christ-followers have... Read More →

Love makes the world go ‘round! As Christians we are called to “love one another.” That doesn’t just mean family members or brothers and sisters in Christ, it means EVERYONE! This is not an easy ask (command)! Our nature is to love those who are easy to love, the ones that fit... Read More →

In this message series, we have been shown that singing is an act of worship from the angels declaring the birth of Christ to Paul and Silas singing while in prison. We were instructed to “Behold” or pay attention to the good news as we beheld the baby Jesus, the Lamb of God –... Read More →