Podcasts about Gentleness

I want to share an episode from the Morning Meditation for Women podcast—a show that is perfect for those days when you want to start with intention instead of chaos. If your mornings  feel a little too fast-paced, this quick meditation can help you reset and recenter. If you love it, make sure to follow it on your favorite podcast player.    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/morning-meditation-for-women/id1546571992 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness (Pastor Gabe Tringale)Week 8Support the show

2 Timothy 2:22-26 (ESV)Andrew and Edwin discuss how the preacher needs to treat even those who need to be corrected.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/2026/08/21/2-timothy-2-gentle-not-quarrelsome/The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Pastor Christy Cass What if prayer was never meant to be only crisis management, but daily relationship? In week two of rX: Prayer, we discover how the nearness of Jesus changes the way we carry stress, respond under pressure, and relate to the people around us. Gentleness isn't something we manufacture. It is the visible fruit of a life lived near Jesus. TEXT: Philippians 4:4–9, Philippians 4:5, Matthew 11:29, Galatians 5:22–23 NOTES: The Lord Is Near * Prayer isn't our last resort. It's God's invitation into His presence. * Prayer is how we practice remaining near. * Come to Him in crisis… and don't leave when the crisis is over. * Healthy things stay healthy because they're watered consistently, not because they're rescued occasionally. BIG IDEA- The closer we live to Jesus, the more gentleness people experience from us. ⸻ Stay Connected: Give: https://theecho.churchcenter.com/giving Online Service: Sundays 9 AM (YouTube & Facebook Live) Connect: https://theecho.churchcenter.com/people/forms/113001 Instagram: @wearetheechochurch #EchoChurch #ChristianSermon #FaithGrowth #BibleTeaching

In a world filled with “bruised reeds” and “smoldering wicks,” Jesus shows us what true gentleness looks like. Gentleness is not weakness—it is strength under control, expressed through compassion, patience, and love toward people who are hurting, broken, or losing hope.In this message, we learn that becoming gentle begins by coming under the yoke of Jesus, surrendering control to Him, and allowing Him to carry the weight we were never meant to carry. As we learn from Jesus, pride and self-righteousness give way to compassion, enabling us to see and care for the people around us the way He does.We also discover that gentleness does not mean avoiding discipline, boundaries, or difficult conversations. Like Jesus, we are called to walk alongside others, help carry their burdens, and lovingly train them toward maturity.No matter how bruised, weary, or hopeless you may feel today, Jesus invites you to come under His yoke, learn from Him, and find rest for your soul. His yoke is easy, His burden is light, and He is gentle.

Sunday teaching on the fruit of the Spirit--Galatians 5:22-23--GENTLENESS--MD

Welcome back to Faith Friday!! We are almost done with this fruit of the Spirit series!!! hope y'all are loving it! In this episode, we explore the fruit of the Spirit: gentleness from Galatians 5:22–23. We'll talk about what biblical gentleness really means, how Jesus modeled it, and what it looks like in our everyday relationships, conversations, and responses. Gentleness invites us to respond rather than react, to speak truth with love, and to treat others with grace even when emotions run high. It's a quiet strength that reflects the character of Christ. In this episode, we'll explore: What biblical gentleness actually means Why gentleness is a fruit of the Holy Spirit How Jesus demonstrated gentleness without compromising truth The difference between gentleness and weakness Practical ways to cultivate gentleness in our words, reactions, and relationships What it looks like to surrender our responses to the Holy Spirit Scripture: Galatians 5:22–23; Matthew 11:28–30 Reflection: Where might God be inviting you to replace a harsh reaction with a gentle response this week? SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! #FruitOfTheSpirit #Gentleness #HolySpirit #ChristianPodcast #Faith #BiblicalLiving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strife, worry, and rigidity can quietly undermine your faith and rob you of peace. Left unchecked, they can damage relationships and open the door to even greater trouble. In "Lessons from Philippians: Let Your Gentleness Be Known," Pastor Bayless challenges you to stand fast in the Lord, fight strife like a poisonous serpent, and let your gentleness be known to all. You'll learn why unity matters, how to overcome the rigidity that leads to strife, and how to break the habit of anxiety that robs you of peace. Discover how you can let go of worry, choose unity, and receive the peace God has promised in this encouraging message!

Gentleness grows stronger with practice. It comes with humility. It grows as wisdom and takes root in the heart that values the ones she loves.

Gentleness is often seen as being quiet, passive, or even weak. But true gentleness is actually strength under control—the choice to respond with humility, grace, and love instead of reacting out of anger, pride, or the need to be right.Through real-life stories and the example of Jesus, we see how choosing gentleness can change the way we handle conflict, relationships, and even the people who have hurt us. When we understand how patient and gentle Jesus has been with us, it becomes easier to offer that same grace to others. Gentleness isn't weakness—it's choosing to love like Jesus, even when it's hard.

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By Robin S Webber - Today we exist in a society that is escalating in growing coarser under the guise of becoming real, "being me" and supposedly becoming more authentic. Language coupled with overbearing attitudes has overtaken communication in all sectors of society. What a dynamic contrast from the most authentic

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike explores the fruit of gentleness from Galatians 5:23. Biblical gentleness is not weakness or passivity; it is controlled strength—having the humility and self-control to create a safe place for others while still having the courage to speak the truth in love. Jesus perfectly demonstrated gentleness by being compassionate toward the broken while boldly confronting sin and calling people to repentance. The opposite of gentleness is pride, using our strength to elevate ourselves and control others. The counterfeit is simply being nice or shy, avoiding difficult conversations rather than lovingly speaking truth. True gentleness comes from surrendering our strength to God and allowing His character to flow through us.

EP363: You Can Choose Softness TodayIn this gentle episode, we explore the radical power of choosing softness in a world that demands hardness. You have spent so much time wearing armor — protecting yourself from disappointment, vulnerability, and the fear of being seen struggling. But armor does not just keep pain out. It keeps tenderness in. Tonight, we practice the brave act of taking off the shield and meeting ourselves with the same gentleness we so freely give to others.This episode features a calming breathwork session and a series of affirmations designed to help you reconnect with your innate softness — the part of you that is wise, tender, and unapologetically human.

Pendulation, Titration & the Pace of Love"The Theology of Gentleness believes that God does not heal us by overwhelming us with truth. He heals us by accompanying us into truth at the pace that love can faithfully carry."What if healing isn't about pushing harder—but about slowing down enough to discover the gentle pace of God's love?In this episode of The Heartlifter Way, Janell explores two fascinating concepts from trauma therapist Peter Levine—pendulation and titration—and reflects on how they beautifully echo the way God often leads us through healing.Rather than overwhelming us with more than we can bear, God meets us in manageable moments of grace, inviting us to move gently between challenge and rest, courage and comfort, truth and safety.Through Scripture, personal stories, the quiet wisdom of the Green Heron, and a compassionate understanding of the nervous system, you'll discover that healing isn't measured by how quickly you move beyond your pain—but by how faithfully you learn to walk with God through it.In this episode, you'll discover:What pendulation teaches us about moving between distress and safety.How titration helps us grow without becoming overwhelmed.Why Jesus often healed through relationship rather than urgency.How the Green Heron became an unexpected teacher of patience and gentle adaptation.A simple Heartlifter practice for returning to safety when life feels overwhelming.If you've ever wondered why healing seems slower than you hoped—or why your heart longs for a gentler way—this episode is for you.1 Kings 19:11–13 • Psalm 23 • Matthew 11:28–30 • John 21:9–19 • Romans 12:2

Are all the conflicting opinions about how to train and discipline your children leaving you feeling unsure and overwhelmed?  Do you want the confidence of knowing that the Bible, not the world, is shaping your day-to-day parenting decisions, and how to balance correcting behavior while still shepherding your child's heart toward Christ? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Bonnie Matthews, as they discuss how the Bible calls us to lead our homes with biblical clarity, loving authority, and practical wisdom that works for real life. *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-290-gentle-parenting-vs-biblical-gentleness-with-bonnie-matthews *** Support this podcast:   https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode:   CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com, code GINGER REDEEM HealthShare

Morning Light on the Water — A Quiet Moment Meditation for Beginning the Day with GentlenessA gentle 4-hour guided meditation to ease you into the morning with soft awareness, quiet affirmations, and a peaceful garden journey. Perfect for waking slowly, breathing deeply, and setting a calm intention for the day ahead.00:00 Opening — Arriving in the Quiet of Morning05:00 Body Dissolution — Releasing Tension from Head to Toe25:00 Guided Journey — Walking Through a Morning Garden45:00 The Fountain and the Pool — Finding Stillness Within65:00 The Tree of Quiet Strength — Rooted in Patience85:00 Core Affirmations — Words of Worth, Love, and Enough110:00 Deep Stillness — Breathing in Pure Awareness125:00 Soft Landing — Returning to the World with Peace135:00 Closing Blessing — You Are HomeLet this meditation be your morning companion. Whether you listen upon waking, during a quiet break, or as you drift back to sleep, may these words remind you that you are enough — exactly as you are, right here, right now.Produced by HustleStudiosDISCLAIMER

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Galatians 5:22-23. Ephesians 4:1-3. Gentleness is often mistaken for weakness, but Scripture reveals it's actually strength under the control of the Holy Spirit. In this message, we discover how Jesus modeled true gentleness and why it's essential in our relationships, our witness, and even our hardest conversations. Learn how the fruit of gentleness can transform the way you respond when you're challenged, criticized, or called to stand for truth. Because the greatest strength isn't found in overpowering others—it's found in surrendering yourself to God. For upcoming events and important announcements at Skyline, visit our Facebook page or the Church Center App for the latest details!If you'd like to check out more resources, get to know Skyline Church, or donate to our ministry and missions please visit www.skylineofallon.com. Don't forget to leave us a review and subscribe to have our Sunday message downloaded straight to your phone each week!

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All the fruit of the Spirit are counter-cultural, but GENTLENESS might be the more counter-cultural of all. And yet the biblical call to gentleness is consistent and clear.

Gentleness is not weakness—it is the strength to hold truth and love together. In the account of the woman caught in adultery, Jesus kneels beside a sinner, stands between her and condemnation, and ultimately bears her judgment at the cross. Discover how the grace of Jesus frees us to speak truth without pride, forgive without excusing sin, and stand firm without standing over others.

You Can Let Yourself Be StillIn a world that treats stillness like laziness, this episode is a gentle invitation to reconsider. We explore why stillness feels so uncomfortable at first, what it is actually costing us to never slow down, and how to create small, accessible pockets of calm inside even the busiest day.You will learn why your worth is not measured in your output, how to stop equating busyness with value, and what happens when you finally give yourself permission to just be — without guilt, without urgency, without earning it first.Affirmations from this episode:• I give myself permission to be still.• Stillness is not laziness. It is wisdom.• I do not have to earn the right to pause.• My value is not measured in how busy I am.• I choose calm inside my ordinary day.• I am allowed to take up space without producing anything.Timestamps:0:00 — Opening: You are allowed to be still2:15 — Settling In: Why stillness feels so hard5:30 — The Theme: Small pockets of calm in a busy day9:45 — Breathwork: Resetting with three breaths11:30 — Affirmations13:00 — Closing: You are already enough#YourQuietMoment #Let YourselfBeStill #SelfCompassion #Mindfulness #InnerPeace #Podcast #GentleGuidance #MentalHealth #Wellness #RestAndRecoveryDISCLAIMER

Galatians 5:22-23 | Steven Parkin What does gentleness mean? Is it good or bad? While gentleness has largely been redefined as weakness, it actually describes strength under control. Our Lord Jesus Christ exemplified gentleness by coming as a servant and shepherding his people. Our Savior is gentle and lowly, condescending to use his omnipotent strength in a manner that lovingly builds up his flock. As we seek to walk in Christ-likeness, let us put on gentleness towards one another.

Gentleness is not weakness. It is the godly management of power! Most people with power use it for their own advantage. Some abuse it. This message will look at how we can live with the gentleness of Jesus, who used His power to honor God and help others.

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How many disasters have been averted because one person refused to buckle under the strain? It's this kind of composure...

Encore registration - "Piano Ten Thousand Leaves" was completed on May 16, 2026. And as a post-completion activity, I hope to deliver it to people 1000 years from now. And so, I have begun "Piano Ten Thousand Leaves - beyond completion -- The Millennium Forest --". I will not be creating any new songs, but I will select one song from the 4536 songs I previously created and re-register it here. ===================================================== 《ピアノ万葉集》は2026年5月16日に完結しました。 そして完結後の活動として、1000年後の皆様に届けたいと考えています。 そして、《ピアノ万葉集》完結世界 -- 深森千年紀 -- を始めています。 そして新しい曲は創りませんが、前に創っている4536曲の中から１曲を選んでここで再登録させて頂きます。 =========================== The Complete Works of Piano Ten Thousand Leaves Vol.3-3 =========================== #spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/3KxCuaPf6DGyeacieCreDT?si=iM5FZIxqQ6mBR7ksHnG-Sw #AppleMusic: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/the-complete-works-of-piano-ten-thousand-leaves-vol-3-3/6792430282 #amazonmusic https://amazon.co.jp/music/player/albums/B0H9GXVPVP?marketplaceId=A1VC38T7YXB528&musicTerritory=JP&ref=dm_sh_UfTPer9ijJzIndjqohimyd9a6 ＃YoutubeMusic: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mkWbzENFQWRzWHXuJzXfHIvx8M3KPqJD0&si=X71N4_sNUoYfhsKi #LineMusic https://lin.ee/6hcg4RW #AWA https://s.awa.fm/album/12da29be31f3e30c7093?t=1784466003 --- All Music Streaming Services: 全曲視聴可能なのが嬉しいですね… https://linkco.re/eDgx6vZc . =========================== The Complete Works of Piano Ten Thousand Leaves Vol.3-2 =========================== #spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/3Vm796tVBoyWIEp1mLOpD6?si=XAl79oycSLew593UEF2VkQ #AppleMusic: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-complete-works-of-piano-ten-thousand-leaves-vol-3-2/6787596397 #amazonmusic https://amazon.co.jp/music/player/albums/B0H7PGFDNP?marketplaceId=A1VC38T7YXB528&musicTerritory=JP&ref=dm_sh_TvnOaWB0wpvmYJqquVwEz0Do6 ＃YoutubeMusic: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nwzdnA7O232R4vuv1c1duYeQAx9i9Rtak&si=5ojmgsW5cxlv0h_h #LineMusic https://lin.ee/5SED98v #AWA https://s.awa.fm/album/17c47b59557f20fb0620?t=1783245626 --- All Music Streaming Services: 全曲視聴可能なのが嬉しいですね… https://linkco.re/rqBErhU1 =========================== The Complete Works of Piano Ten Thousand Leaves Vol.3-1 =========================== VOLUME3-1 just released! Gentleness, carried on 4,536 leaves of sound. #spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/5aSDLOUFLgmoK0Nu5uYvxK?si=FxFC1shbTNmcVsbGuZzufw #AppleMusic:  #amazonmusic https://amazon.co.jp/music/player/albums/B0H6VDD1KC?marketplaceId=A1VC38T7YXB528&musicTerritory=JP&ref=dm_sh_Ke44Vvf27v9Scn17Q3GlghCkH ＃YoutubeMusic: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_keXkSwBS2JvaxE-tEwAuXmIOe4CzSijgY&si=tJYfAwa-8cQ8sUyh #LineMusic https://lin.ee/pOzyULD #AWA https://s.awa.fm/album/95f94c20e913e538ed09?t=1782684025 --- All Music Streaming Services: 全曲視聴可能なのが嬉しいですね… https://linkco.re/AAZ0NrcQ

Whether gentleness comes easily to you or not - God is gentle and kind with us, and asks us to embody it as well. As we move through each and every fruit of the Spirit, hear Pastor Michael preach out of Galatians 5:22-23 on gentleness.

I. The presence of unity as the gift of God. II. The preservation of unity as the calling of Christians. III. The bond of this unity is peace.

July 19 2026 [Speaker: Pastor Holy Behm]. In this series, we will learn about the Fruit of the Spirit. “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” (Gal 5:22-23) Today is about gentleness. Gentleness here refers to meekness.  “A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.” (Prov 15:1) Bible sermon notes: https://bible.com/events/49640340

Dr. David Hughes brings the word this week.Gentleness opens doors so that we get to walk through them instead of barging our way in.

Encore registration - "Piano Ten Thousand Leaves" was completed on May 16, 2026. And as a post-completion activity, I hope to deliver it to people 1000 years from now. And so, I have begun "Piano Ten Thousand Leaves - beyond completion -- The Millennium Forest --". I will not be creating any new songs, but I will select one song from the 4536 songs I previously created and re-register it here. ===================================================== 《ピアノ万葉集》は2026年5月16日に完結しました。 そして完結後の活動として、1000年後の皆様に届けたいと考えています。 そして、《ピアノ万葉集》完結世界 -- 深森千年紀 -- を始めています。 そして新しい曲は創りませんが、前に創っている4536曲の中から１曲を選んでここで再登録させて頂きます。 =========================== The Complete Works of Piano Ten Thousand Leaves Vol.3-3 =========================== #spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/3KxCuaPf6DGyeacieCreDT?si=iM5FZIxqQ6mBR7ksHnG-Sw #AppleMusic: https://music.apple.com/jp/album/the-complete-works-of-piano-ten-thousand-leaves-vol-3-3/6792430282 #amazonmusic https://amazon.co.jp/music/player/albums/B0H9GXVPVP?marketplaceId=A1VC38T7YXB528&musicTerritory=JP&ref=dm_sh_UfTPer9ijJzIndjqohimyd9a6 ＃YoutubeMusic: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mkWbzENFQWRzWHXuJzXfHIvx8M3KPqJD0&si=X71N4_sNUoYfhsKi #LineMusic https://lin.ee/6hcg4RW #AWA https://s.awa.fm/album/12da29be31f3e30c7093?t=1784466003 --- All Music Streaming Services: 全曲視聴可能なのが嬉しいですね… https://linkco.re/eDgx6vZc . =========================== The Complete Works of Piano Ten Thousand Leaves Vol.3-2 =========================== #spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/3Vm796tVBoyWIEp1mLOpD6?si=XAl79oycSLew593UEF2VkQ #AppleMusic: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-complete-works-of-piano-ten-thousand-leaves-vol-3-2/6787596397 #amazonmusic https://amazon.co.jp/music/player/albums/B0H7PGFDNP?marketplaceId=A1VC38T7YXB528&musicTerritory=JP&ref=dm_sh_TvnOaWB0wpvmYJqquVwEz0Do6 ＃YoutubeMusic: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nwzdnA7O232R4vuv1c1duYeQAx9i9Rtak&si=5ojmgsW5cxlv0h_h #LineMusic https://lin.ee/5SED98v #AWA https://s.awa.fm/album/17c47b59557f20fb0620?t=1783245626 --- All Music Streaming Services: 全曲視聴可能なのが嬉しいですね… https://linkco.re/rqBErhU1 =========================== The Complete Works of Piano Ten Thousand Leaves Vol.3-1 =========================== VOLUME3-1 just released! Gentleness, carried on 4,536 leaves of sound. #spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/5aSDLOUFLgmoK0Nu5uYvxK?si=FxFC1shbTNmcVsbGuZzufw #AppleMusic:  #amazonmusic https://amazon.co.jp/music/player/albums/B0H6VDD1KC?marketplaceId=A1VC38T7YXB528&musicTerritory=JP&ref=dm_sh_Ke44Vvf27v9Scn17Q3GlghCkH ＃YoutubeMusic: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_keXkSwBS2JvaxE-tEwAuXmIOe4CzSijgY&si=tJYfAwa-8cQ8sUyh #LineMusic https://lin.ee/pOzyULD #AWA https://s.awa.fm/album/95f94c20e913e538ed09?t=1782684025 --- All Music Streaming Services: 全曲視聴可能なのが嬉しいですね… https://linkco.re/AAZ0NrcQ

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As a Jesus Follower, You Live in a World of Hurting People; and You Have their Answer - Are You Sharing the Answer with Others? MESSAGE SUMMARY:  Even though we are followers of Jesus, we live in a world of hurting people; but we have the answer to their pain. God has blessed us so that we might be a blessing to others, and He has healed us so that we might provide God's healing powers to others. He has saved us so that we might be His ambassadors. While we have the answer, we keep the answer to ourselves in the way we live and by not speaking about Jesus to others. Before Jesus Ascension, He instructed us, in Matthew 28:16-20, that we must “Go” and tell others about the answer, which the Gospel provides, by “making Disciples”: “Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.'”. Therefore, you must communicate the Answer of Jesus and the Gospel to others through both your “talk” and the way that you “walk” in your life. Walk the walk and talk the talk to share Jesus with others.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, I acknowledge that I prefer to ignore and deny my pain and loss. I struggle with seeing how resurrection life can come out of death. Grant me the courage to pay attention to what you are doing, and to wait on you — even when everything in me wants to run away. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 114). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, because of I am filled with the Holy Spirit, I will not be controlled by my Insensitivity. Rather, I will walk in the Spirit's fruit of Gentleness. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22f). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Matthew 28:16-20; John 1:1-18; Matthew 16:15-19; Psalms 66a:1-10. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Following Jesus – Jesus Calls Us to Follow Him Without Reservations” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Love, Community, and Truth: A Conversation with Natalie Runion In Episode 144 of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane welcome Natalie Runion—USA Today bestselling author, speaker, worship leader, and founder of the Raised to Stay community—for an honest conversation about love, biblical community, and living in truth. Drawing from her experiences in ministry and the messages of her bestselling books Raised to Stay and The House That Jesus Built, Natalie shares how believers can pursue healing without abandoning the Church, embrace authentic Christian community, and hold tightly to truth while extending grace. Together, they discuss the beauty of imperfect people pursuing a perfect Savior and why healthy relationships are essential to spiritual growth. Whether you've experienced church hurt, are longing for deeper community, or simply want to love people more like Jesus, this conversation will encourage you to remain rooted in Christ and committed to building His Church. Learn more about Natalie, her ministry, speaking events, books, and the Raised to Stay community at: NatalieRunion.com ____________________________________ Connect with Jamie: Website: www.jamieklusacek.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacek Connect with Jane: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams ____________________________________   Get Jamie's Newest Book: Living Loved: An 8-week Journey to Living Fully Loved

X2M.258 — PARVIS: The Porch of Transition Parvis means the enclosed forecourt or porch before a sacred building. It is not yet the inner sanctuary, but it is no longer the open field. It follows Allée within Esplanade. Allée forms the fathered corridor; Parvis brings the traveler to the threshold where pain, conflict, calling, and trust must be purified before habitation. Psalm 60 and Psalm 61 give the opening frame. David stands in a fractured land, asking God to restore what has been shaken. The defenses have broken, the people have staggered, and human help has proven worthless. Yet David asks to be led to the rock higher than himself and to dwell in God's tent forever. Parvis is this threshold: where instability becomes appeal, and appeal becomes refuge.¹ The central question is what the pain is for. Grief is not treated as meaningless damage or spiritualized away. The wound becomes a schoolmaster when redeemed by Christ. Pain, tears, rejection, and brokenness can become the driver into union, not because evil was good, but because God alone can convert tragedy into glory. The cry becomes, “Let none of this be wasted. Bring me all the way into you.” Philippians 4 supplies the apostolic pattern. Paul does not begin with correction but with delight: the saints are his joy and crown. Only after transmitting joy, honor, and belonging does he address conflict between Euodia and Syntyche. Reconciliation is not produced by accusation or anxious repair. It becomes possible when people are restored to union with Christ and receive one another from the mind of Christ.² Gentleness is therefore not weakness. It is visible kingdom power. “Let your gentleness be known” means the Father's nature becomes translatable in relationships. A gentle spirit keeps the bridge open where offense would close the door. David says that God's gentleness made him great; Parvis asks whether that same gentleness can be seen in us.³ Jeremiah 15 brings the deeper purification. Jeremiah is a true prophet, yet under pressure he questions whether God has become like a deceitful brook that runs dry. The issue is not whether his pain is real. It is. The issue is whether pain will accuse God's goodness. At Parvis, the soul must separate the precious from the worthless: truthful lament from unbelief, holy grief from offense, prophetic burden from bitterness, and discernment from accusation.⁴ This is why Parvis is a transition point. A former brook may dry up because the Lord has moved the assignment forward. A season, structure, ministry, house, or mindset may have carried real grace and still be finished. If the soul mistakes transition for abandonment, it will blame God at the doorway of the next Edenic field. But if it returns to him, the mouth is restored, the word becomes clean, and the person can stand as a fortified wall without losing tenderness. Parvis, then, is the porch of restored trust. The shaken field becomes refuge; the pain becomes offering; conflict becomes a call into one mind; gentleness becomes visible; and the prophetic mouth is cleansed from accusation. Standing at the threshold, the soul learns not to accuse the Father, not to cling to an expired season, and not to lose peace in combat. The way forward is simple and costly: return to him, separate the precious from the worthless, and enter the house without offense. ⸻ Glorification | The Final Frontier Going boldly where the last man has gone before! Decrease time over target: Venmo / PayPal @clastronaut Cash App $clastronaut ⸻ ¹ Ps. 60:1–12; Ps. 61:1–8. ² Phil. 4:1–5; 1 Cor. 2:16; John 17:20–23. ³ Ps. 18:35; Prov. 15:1; Rom. 2:4; Gal. 5:22–23; Phil. 4:5. ⁴ Jer. 15:15–21; Gen. 3:1–24; Matt. 11:2–6.

The Stoics understood that the wealthiest person can still be a pauper—poor in peace, poor in contentment, poor in perspective.

Under the direction of the Spirit and his inner influence, you live DIFFERENT. Absolutely nothing changes a person like the Spirit of God. This is change from within, change at the very core of who you are. It is lasting change that makes you into a radically new person. The Holy Spirit leaves nothing untouched, nothing undone, nothing unchanged. Gradually and continually God’s presence within you reshapes your heart, renews your mind, and aligns your life with his purposes. As cliche as it may sound, it’s true – JESUS WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE! The old self is made new. You receive a new way of thinking, new desires, new priorities, and a new perspective on life. What once controlled you no longer defines you. 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”” Yeah – that’s real!!!! As this transformation takes place, different fruit naturally begins to appear in your life. You are no longer producing the works of the flesh; instead, the life of Jesus is begins flowing through you. And that’s really what we’ve been studying – It’s less of you and more of Him. That’s what FRUIT is. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. And the beautiful thing, it all happens so naturally. This isn’t a matter of your extreme effort to try and be better – this is all because of the Holy Spirit at work within you. The fruit of the Spirit is the visible evidence of an invisible presence. It is proof that God is changing you from the inside out. You are simply not who you once were, and the fruit your life now produces shows it. Remember when we began this study all the way back in episode #2141? We created two columns. On the left was the column labeled “Without the Holy Spirit” from Galatians 5:19-21. On the right was the column labeled “With the Holy Spirit” from Galatians 5:22-23. That left column was the list of yuck. It’s what naturally grows in our lives when we’re left to ourselves. When we follow our own desires, allow the world to become our primary influence, and ignore the leading of God, we drift to the left. We don’t have to strive for it. We don’t have to work at it. The acts of the flesh come naturally because they flow from our fallen nature. The list was difficult to study because it’s painfully familiar. We’ve seen it in our own lives. We’ve watched it unfold in the lives of people we care about. We’ve witnessed the damage it causes. Deep down, we know Paul wasn’t describing “those people.” He was describing what happens to ALL people apart from the transforming work of the Holy Spirit. All people, including us. There’s an inward battle taking place, and eventually that inward reality produces outward evidence. That’s why Paul begins with sexual immorality, impurity, and lustful pleasures. How many homes have been broken, marriages destroyed, and lives derailed by those acts of the flesh? Good people become entangled in destructive choices. They didn’t wake up one morning intending to wreck everything. It happened gradually. The seeds were planted, watered, and allowed to grow because they followed the desires of the flesh instead of the direction of the Spirit. That’s life on the left side of the page—life without the Holy Spirit’s influence. Then Paul moves to idolatry and sorcery—our pursuit of meaning, security, answers, and power apart from God. We take the sacred place in our hearts that belongs to God alone and fill it with substitutes. We trust things more than God. We seek things before God. We look to people, possessions, experiences, success, or substances to satisfy needs only God can meet. No one has to teach us how to do that. Our flesh naturally gravitates in that direction. We self-medicate. We chase escapes. We look for shortcuts. And before long, what we thought we controlled begins to control us. We arouse the ugly demon of addiction and end up with a life that looks a whole lot like hell. My friends, that’s life without the Holy Spirit. That’s where the flesh leads. That’s life on the wrong side of the page. That’s life in the yuck. But Paul isn’t finished. The list continues with hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Notice how much of this list destroys relationships. The flesh doesn’t just corrupt us personally—it fractures families, divides churches, ruins friendships, and turns people against one another. Wherever the flesh is leading, unity suffers and people get hurt. And perhaps the most gut wrenching truth of all is this: None of these things require effort. Left to ourselves, this is the direction we naturally drift. The works of the flesh are not learned behaviors as much as they are revealed behaviors. They expose what happens when self sits on the throne and God is pushed aside. Hell’s marketing strategy is to make the left side of the page look more fun, more free, and more desirable. But the truth is, life without the direction of the Holy Spirit is hell on Earth. It’s not freedom, it’s bondage. All that looked desirable quickly turns to destruction. This proven reality we’ve seen play out in countless lives makes the right side of the page in contrast so beautiful. Life WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT. Life under the influence of God. Galatians 5:22-23 shows us what happens when the Holy Spirit takes His rightful place in our lives. Instead of the works of the flesh, there is the fruit of the Spirit. Instead of destruction, there is transformation. And it looks like this: Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-Control That’s MORE JESUS flowing through us. Less flesh. Less world. Less “left side” and more “right side.” The Holy Spirit is steadily, faithfully producing something new in us. These qualities begin to grow naturally as we walk with Him, changing not only what we do, but who we are becoming. The works of the flesh are things we do because of who we are apart from God. The fruit of the Spirit is what grows because of who God is within us. Fruit is evidence of life. An apple tree doesn’t strain to produce apples. It produces apples because that’s its nature. In the same way, when the Holy Spirit is alive and active in us, spiritual fruit begins to appear. Not perfectly. Not overnight. But steadily. Consistently. Supernaturally. Love starts replacing selfishness. Joy starts overcoming despair. Peace starts calming anxiety. Patience starts slowing anger. Kindness starts softening harshness. Goodness starts reshaping motives. Faithfulness starts creating consistency. Gentleness starts replacing forcefulness. Self-control starts winning battles that once seemed impossible. This is what the Spirit does. This is the miracle of transformation. He doesn’t just change our destination; He changes our character. He doesn’t simply forgive us and leave us as we are. He renews us from the inside out. Now let’s look at the final sentence in Paul’s teaching on the fruit of the Spirit. After listing all these qualities, he says: “There is no law against these things!” At first glance, that almost sounds unnecessary. Well, of course there isn’t a law against love. Of course there isn’t a law against kindness or goodness or self-control. Why would Paul even need to say that? Because throughout the book of Galatians, Paul has been addressing people who were obsessed with rules, regulations, and religious performance. They believed spiritual maturity came through keeping laws. They thought holiness could be achieved by trying harder, performing better, and following more rules. Paul is making a point. You will never legally work your way into the fruit of the Spirit. No law can make you loving. No rule can make you joyful. No regulation can produce peace. No amount of external pressure can create genuine patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, or self-control. Laws can restrain behavior, but only the Holy Spirit can transform the heart. The law can tell you what is right, but it cannot give you the power to live right. The law can expose sin, but it cannot produce fruit. Only the Spirit can do that. And when the Spirit produces these qualities in a person’s life, no law is needed because the very purpose of the law is already being fulfilled. A person walking in love doesn’t need a law telling them not to harm their neighbor. A person walking in self-control doesn’t need a law warning them against excess. A person walking in goodness, faithfulness, and gentleness is already living in a way that honors God and blesses others. Paul’s point is that the Spirit accomplishes what the law never could. This life of following Jesus is not primarily about trying harder to be better. It is about surrendering more deeply to the One who can actually change us. And that’s really the lesson of the fruit of the Spirit. The goal was never to memorize a list. The goal was never to grit our teeth and manufacture more patience or force ourselves to be more loving. The goal is to stay connected to Jesus, yield to the Holy Spirit, and allow Him to produce in us what we could never produce on our own. Because when the Spirit has His way, the flesh loses its grip. The old life begins to fade. And little by little, day by day, the life of Jesus becomes visible in us. Follow Pamela on Instagram – https://instagram.com/headmamapamela Or Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pamela.crim Find out more about BIG Life – http://biglifehq.com

As God’s presence takes up residence in you and becomes your guide, that harsh outer shell begins to break away. The walls you’ve built crumble. And what grows like fresh ivy taking over that old exterior is GENTLENESS. Gentleness is not weakness, nor is it passive. This word translated into ‘gentleness’ was used to describe a powerful horse that had been trained. The horse doesn’t lose it’s power when trained, it learns discipline. Gentleness is one of the most misunderstood Fruits of the Spirit because many people hear the word and think “weak,” “passive,” or “timid.” But in Scripture, gentleness is actually controlled strength under the direction of God. God never seeks to take away your strength, he works to direct your strength with discipline. When your strength is submitted to God, you receive gentleness. Then, just like a well trained horse, you are powerful with a purpose. Galatians 5: 22-23, “But the Holy spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, GENTLENESS. You don’t produce this kind of controlled strength and discipline on your own, it grows when you surrender your life to God and the work of the Holy Spirit. Remember, the horse doesn’t train itself – it submits itself to training. It doesn’t relinquish it’s strength, it surrenders its strength to direction. God isn’t asking you to be weak and incapable – he’s working in you to make you stronger than you ever imagined! He’s training you for great purposes. Jesus describes himself in Matthew 11: 29 as “humble and gentle at heart.” Humble and gentle – they go together. This is how God’s Spirit works within us. First, he humbles us to help us see who we are without him. From that inward humility grows gentleness, changing how we treat others. Humility is the root, gentleness is the fruit. The life surrendered to Jesus is humble like him, and grows in gentleness. Was Jesus ever without strength and power for a moment? Never! Yet, his gentleness was all his strength under control and all his power held in discipline, as he hung on the cross to die. Gentleness allowed him to fulfill his purpose. So, are you called by God to be harsh and rigid? Absolutely not. Are you designed to be the angry one – the destroyer – the one who tears things down? No, his spirit prodcues GENTLENESS in you. Your strength will never be stronger than it is when it is submitted to the training of the Holy Spirit. Gentleness doesn’t need to dominate or control. Gentleness doesn’t need to win every argument. Gentleness is strength restrained with discipline, under the direction of God. I love spending time in Bali. The Balinese people are truly some of the most humble and gentle people on earth. On my most recent trip, my drive Panji taught me that in their culture, the angry and demanding person is not the strongest person, in fact they are the weakest person. Anger is seen as weakness. Power trips are seen as failure. Humility and gentleness are true strength. Seeing this lived out by an entire culture is one of the most refreshing things I’ve ever seen. AND THEY ARE WITHOUT JESUS. They have to work to produce that on their own. We have the gift of the Holy Spirit living in us, naturally growing GENTLENESS, so why on earth do we fight it? Why are we trying to be the boss? Why are we trying to gain control? Why are we trying to force or manipulate? Why are we so angry and unbridled? Girl, LET THE HOLY SPIRIT DO HIS WORK IN YOU. LET HIM GROW GENTLENESS FROM WITHIN YOU. Here’s how God’s gentleness grows within you. First, the Holy Spirit begins to expose any harshness. You start noticing your impatience. You become aware of your tendency to get defensive. You see your controlling tendencies for yourself. You hear your own angry voice and you grow to dislike it. This is holy conviction, and it’s the work of the Holy Spirit in you. This is how change happens! As you lean into the work of the Holy Spirit, you begin to see how God changes people so much better than your force ever could have. You begin to see how your anger was never necessary. You understand how your ploy for control was always making things worse. Now, with this awareness, you grow in trust and dependence of God. The more you grow in trust, the more Christ’s character is formed in you. As you walk with Jesus, you begin naturally walking like him. The gentleness of Jesus begins to grow within you, reshaping you from the inside. Philippians 4:5, “Let your gentleness be evident to all.” Looking back, my best parenting was always gentleness. Every time I was harsh or angry, I generally made things worse. What my husband has needed was gentleness. The Holy Spirit is growing gentleness within you – yes, let it be evident to all. Gentleness is strength under control. Gentleness reflects the heart of Jesus. Gentleness makes restoration possible. Gentleness is evidence of the Holy Spirit growing in you. As God’s presence takes up residence in you and becomes your guide, that harsh outer shell begins to break away. The walls you’ve built crumble. And what grows like fresh ivy taking over that old exterior is GENTLENESS. Have you ever noticed an old wall covered in ivy? This is such a picture of the Holy Spirit transforming us. Imagine an old stone fortress. For years it has stood alone. Thick walls. Cold stones. Sharp edges. Built for defense. And maybe those walls were necessary at one time. They were built after betrayal, disappointment, criticism, fear, rejection, or loss. They kept enemies out—but they also kept love from freely flowing in and out. Many of us become emotional fortresses without realizing it. Then Christ comes to dwell within us. He doesn’t begin by demolishing the fortress with explosions. He begins by making it unnecessary. The walls just aren’t necessary any more. Then, like ivy taking root in the cracks, His Spirit quietly begins to spread. At first, the ivy seems insignificant. You still react sharply sometimes. You still become defensive. You still protect your pride. Yet something new is growing within. Something is changing. Season after season, the ivy grows. It softens every hard line. It reaches places no hammer could. It finds tiny cracks where grace can enter. Eventually people no longer notice the fortress first—they notice the living green that covers it. That is gentleness. Not the absence of strength. Strength clothed in life.The goal is not to become more gentle by sheer effort. The goal is to abide in Christ. As His presence fills every room of your heart, His gentleness quietly overtakes the old cold walls of self-protection. That is the quiet miracle of the Holy Spirit. Gentleness is one of the clearest signs that this transformation is taking root. Follow Pamela on Instagram – https://instagram.com/headmamapamela Or Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pamela.crim Find out more about BIG Life – http://biglifehq.com

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