Podcasts about Gentleness

“There is a strategy around being gentle and it can bring a lot of peace into your home.” - McKenzie McKenzie, our 4th child, joins the podcast as the CCF Team continues to share how we walk with the Holy Spirit and live a life full of HIS FRUIT! Today, we unpack gentleness. Our definition of gentleness is... Treating people with care and compassion. Proverbs 16:24 says, "gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." Ephesians 4:1-3 says, "I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." Here are a few takeaways from the episode: Gentleness and humility are linked, they go hand in hand in our life Repentance is a sign of having a gentle heart Gentleness is overlooked because it causes us to go low and put others higher McKenzie shares several powerful tips on how to live a life of gentleness. She talks about how curiosity is tied to gentleness. She often asks herself, “where is this person coming from?” It has helped her cover her heart and relationships with gentleness. The goal is to overflow with gentleness. When we walk with the Holy Spirit, we are invited to treat others with gentleness. He continually gives us chances to be gentle instead of harsh or judgmental. Are you gentle? Do you see God as gentle? McKenzie also speaks to the character of God and how his voice is gentle. She shares how over the years she has learned how to hear God and see Him as gentle. There is a distinction between the voice of God and the voice of the enemy, often it is distinguished by gentleness. Listen and share this inspirational truth today! This podcast is for you if you want to walk in gentleness and if you want to see God as a gentle God. Want MORE resources? Join Basecamp Here! Other Resources!

Sometimes the most powerful tool in the room is the most unexpected; in this episode we highlight one of those hidden gems. Ranille Drummond and Kacey Williamson invite us to grow in gentleness. Without a doubt it's challenging and requires self-control, but it is also one of the most beautiful instruments of a life lived with grace and truth. To find out more about our community or how to get involved in the Fort Worth area (Tarrant, Parker, & Johnson County locations), visit us online at www.ccbcfamily.org/women or find us on Instagram @christchapelwomen. Also, feel free to contact today's guests with any encouragement or questions: Kacey Williamson at kaceybwilliamson@gmail.com, Ranille Drummond at ranille@gmail.com, and Kathy Harrelson at kathyh@christchapelbc.org.

I can't believe we're wrapping up our Fruit of the Spirit series! This has been so much fun for me – and I hope for you too. I can't think of anyone better to close us out. My dear friend Kendra Diaz is here today, and she's giving us all the secrets to living a life of strength and gentleness. Enjoy!

Hi there Beautiful, Trigger warning: Assault, abuse and harm. Black women deserve gentleness. Black women deserve to be and feel safe. Black women deserve so much more than what the world offers. much love, joy and peace, Alecia

Last week we talked about Gentleness. Because we suffer we need Shepherds, gentle Shepherds who meet our suffering with loving, gentle compassion. But compassion alone doesn't make a good shepherd. We need compassion, but we also need direction. A good shepherd is also called to be watchman, who watches and warns his flock. Today we will look at this topic.

Scripture Text: Psalm 37:10-11; Matthew 5:5 The Rev. Dan Marotta

What do you think of when you hear someone described as gentle? So often we view gentleness as a weaker characteristic, but Scripture paints a different story. In this episode, Tabitha Caplinger sits down with Josh Earls and Fawn Ellerbrook to Gentleness & meekness as we continue our study on the Fruit of the Spirit. 00:00 Introductions02:00 What is Scriptural gentleness?05:50 What does gentleness look like in culture & our lives?12:00 Recognizing when we're misusing power or influence13:00 What love has to do with it all15:30 The posture & motivation of the heart matters20:00 Gentleness as strength22:25 The importance of seeing the humanity in each other29:10 Truth and the power of a narrative31:32 How much do you trust God?34:55 Sometimes gentleness looks passive43:35 The partnership of grace & wisdom45:00 What "Beauty & The Beast" can teach us48:27 Remind yourself of God's love & grace toward yourself____________________________________________Watch the Fruit of the Spirit Series hereLet us know what you've been learning! Send an email to Fawn Ellerbrook at fellerbrook@faithcommunity.co What Matters Most is a podcast from Faith Community Church. Connect on socials:FacebookInstagramYouTube channelNo matter where you're at on your journey, you are welcome here.Faith Community Churchinfo@faithcommunity.co636.671.4190

Would people describe you as gentle? Whether man or woman, the Apostle Paul instructs us to let our gentleness be evident to all because the LORD is near, Philippians 4:5. Especially in circumstances when it is not warranted, like in situations with "enemies". The LORD tells us to bless our enemies, and in so doing, this will heap burning coals on their head. So meditate on the gentleness the LORD calls us to in this time of breath prayer and silence. Blessings in His presence!

Reverend Eric Youngblood | Pastor | Rock Creek Fellowship | Lookout Mountain, GA

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There is more to reciprocity than giving back. Our guest, Christine Liboon, a PhD student in Education, is here to take us on a deep exploration of her findings. She shares her fascinating research around the Filipino concept of 'utang na loob', which she and her colleagues are redefining as a gift rather than a debt. We also explore the symbolism of currency as not merely monetary exchange but a representation of a promise or a commitment.The second part of our journey with Christine leads us into an important conversation about self-care, joy and reciprocal relationships. Drawing from her personal experiences, she underlines the essence of rekindling joy in activities we love, the significance of introspection, and the need to rebalance life. She makes us rethink kindness and gentleness, not just as virtues, but as tangible bridges connecting self-care and community. As a parting gift, we invite you  to embrace and feel the power of gentleness through music. So, get ready to be inspired and challenged in equal measure in this enriching episode.If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star rating and review. Your feedback is valuable to us and helps us grow. Share your thoughts and comments by emailing us at hello@gratitudeblooming.com. We love hearing from our listeners.And don't forget to check out our shop at www.gratitudeblooming.com to help us sustain this podcast or sponsor us here. Thank you for your continued support. We appreciate you!

Since Your Judgment Is Coming, Are You Doing All You Can to Continue Growing Your Relationship with God? MESSAGE SUMMARY: Jesus tells you about the certainty of your Judgment in John 5:25,29: “Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live . . . and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.". Since Judgment is coming, are you doing all you can to keep your relationship with the Lord growing? Given certain Judgment for all, a primary purpose of the Church is to lead people into a growing relationship with the Lord. You must be constantly growing and nurturing your faith in Jesus. There is a day when we will all be judged by the Lord – do not you think you can wait until the last minute to have a real relationship with Jesus.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Father, when I read even part of the story of Job, I too am overwhelmed by your “wildness.” Your ways and timing are beyond me. Job moved from hearing about you to having “seen you.” Lead me, Lord, on a pathway so that I too can pray as Job prayed: “My ears had heard of you, but now my eyes have seen you” (Job 42:5). In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 89). 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): Isaiah 24:19-22; Matthew 7:21-23; John 12:48-50; Psalms149:1-9. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Stop Making Excuses for Not Following Jesus and Follow Him Without Reservations”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

James 3:17 I wonder what sort of person you would most like to be. I suspect many of us would love to look something like James' description here of a wise person. He has spent the last few verses talking about those destructive attitudes which can so easily ruin life - jealousy, selfish ambition, boasting and lying. One senses that he is speaking from personal experience; that he has witnessed the pain and suffering that flow from people whose lives are dominated by selfishness. But it doesn't have to be that way. If we allow God's wisdom to shape our lives, everything can look very different, for his wisdom is pure, without anything to spoil it. James was clearly concerned about the false teachers who were continually stirring up disputes and tension. Wise people are quite different. They love peace, and spend their time promoting it because they know it is the only environment in which people grow. While there is aggravation and unhappiness, people become wearied and discouraged. A wise person knows that making peace demands hard work, but it is always worth the effort. Gentleness is another crucial quality. Strong arm tactics never achieve peace and blessing. Gentleness is what we always see in the life of Jesus. It doesn't mean we are weak, but that we are prepared to use our strength in a loving and thoughtful way. When we live with that kind of gentleness, we are willing to yield to others. We won't always insist on our own way, and will gladly listen to other points of view, adjusting our thinking accordingly. In this passage, James is really giving his version of the fruits of the Spirit which we read about in Paul's letter to the Galatians. The truth is that all these beautiful qualities live together. If you know God's peace, it will lead to patience, faithfulness, gentleness, mercy and sincerity. They are the fruit which naturally grow in us when the Holy Spirit takes control, and they are as vital today as when James wrote his letter. QUESTION What do you think are the key qualities of a wise person? PRAYER Lord God, I invite you to fill me with your Holy Spirit so that your fruit will increasingly grow in my life. Amen

In this episode Lesli and Kathy dive into the topic of Gentleness. Some parenting coaches to check out or follow if you are interested in learning more about Gentle Parenting: LR KnostMary Van Geffen Desitni DavisMoms of Spicy Ones sign-ups open September 1, 2023. Watch our Instagram stories, starting on 9/1 for a discount code. Additional Resources:Little Bear by Maurice SendakThe Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Games:Pick up SticksBuilding House of CardsOperationFor more information, check out Kathy and Lesli's book,The Homegrown Preschooler and curriculum,A Year of Playing Skillfully. Thanks for listening. If you have topics you would like for us to discuss or people you would like to hear from, let us know. Just email us playskillfully@thehomegrownpreschooler.com or shoot us a message on social media.

You were made to operate together with God! Sharon and Philip discuss God's divine invitation to work in tandem with Him, an offer as old as creation itself. They uncover how maintaining a fervent prayer life nurtures an intimate relationship with God and how you can begin to do as you see the Father doing, just like Jesus did. Then they explore ways that you can start right now to cooperate and collaborate with the Holy Spirit in your daily life. EMAIL: feedback@globaloutpouring.org WEBSITE: https://globaloutpouring.net RELATED LINKS: School of the Supernatural – Translation by Faith, September 4-9, 2023 CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA Global Outpouring Facebook Page Global Outpouring on Instagram Global Outpouring YouTube Channel Global Outpouring on Twitter

Thanks for checking out this week's Podcast. This week, Pastor Tom Wood continues our “Set Apart” Series with a great message on Gentleness. If you're looking for next steps, please head to our website at https://www.wordoflifeag.org/

About This SeriesAt some point or another, every follower of Jesus asks the question, “What does God want me to do?” But the truth is, God is far more concerned with who we are becoming than with what we are doing, because if we are becoming like Christ, our actions will naturally become more and more Christlike. In Galatians chapter five, Paul explains the characteristics of a life that reflects the freedom found in the grace of Jesus and how it is displayed as it is lived out. Imagine what the world would be like if more people grew in things like love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. It would be amazing! And the reality is, this is exactly the impact God wants His people to have in the world. These are the elements of change that He desires for us to carry with us every day, in every interaction with people, so that they see the power of Jesus at work in our lives. In this series, we examine these elements and explore how to cultivate them in our lives so that we can live in a way that points people to Jesus.This Week's EpisodeThis week Pastor Bryan teaches us that Jesus invites us to experience His gentleness so that we can be healed in it... and reflect it to others.Speaker: Bryan ShelleyText: Galatians 5:22-23Wondering what to do with what you've heard?Your Next Step is waiting for you at hub.firstchristian.com!Learn MoreYou can follow along with this series by joining in this Sunday's services on-campus or streaming online at 9 and 11am this weekend.Follow @fcccanton on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay connected!Support the show

When you interact with people it's all about your tone. Being gentle and practicing grace can go a long way. Www.mstiffanyjaye.com

Are there people in your life that are just difficult?  Do you have close relatives that aren't believers and have behaviors that make it tough to be around them? In this episode, Sasha answers a question from the member in the Mom Life Balance Community. Janell asks, "How do you keep it Christian with difficult family members?" Sasha, having her own experience with navigating difficult people, is happy to share 7 scriptures to help. Sasha reminds us that other peoples behaviors or actions don't dictate how we respond or react, but instead she shares scriptures that remind us of the characteristics of Christians. As Christians, we are set apart and examples or ambassadors of Christ regardless of the circumstances we find ourselves in.  Are you ready to Connect with God!?! Join us in the free 5- Day Live Connect with God Consistency Challenge! Register now at https://intentionalabundance.life/connectwithgod **Scriptures Referenced:** Galatians 5:22-23 Romans 12:18 Phillippians 4:8 Philippians 4:13 Proverbs 23:7 Matthew 5:9 Matthew 5:38-40 **Past Episodes Referenced** 7 Part Series on the Fruit of the Spirit with Audrey Groove on the Start with Scripture Podcast (Re-Branded to Abide & Abound Podcast): 248 Love: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-scripture-a-hesed-heart-podcast/id1529299640?i=1000524602972 249 Joy & Peace: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-scripture-a-hesed-heart-podcast/id1529299640?i=1000524735494 250 Patience & Kindness: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-scripture-a-hesed-heart-podcast/id1529299640?i=1000524910513 251 Goodness: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-scripture-a-hesed-heart-podcast/id1529299640?i=1000525112332 252 Faithfulness: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-scripture-a-hesed-heart-podcast/id1529299640?i=1000525219820 253 Gentleness: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-scripture-a-hesed-heart-podcast/id1529299640?i=1000525393176 254 Self-Control: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-scripture-a-hesed-heart-podcast/id1529299640?i=1000525628876 Your Host, Sasha Star Robertson is an Intentional Living & Biblical Mindset Coach for busy Christian moms, wife of 14 years to her best friend, boy mom x2 (blessed by adoption), travel addict, and Jesus freak. She is the founder of The Intentional Abundance Co., curator of the Life & Goals Planner, host of the Intentional MomLife with Jesus Podcast & co-host of the Faithful Family Fortress Podcast. Sasha is passionate about the call in Isaiah 61:1-2 and believes that God called her to set mothers free from the stress, overwhelm, and burden associated with modern day motherhood and instead help them live in the freedom of Christ through Biblical mindset & balanced schedules. You're invited to join us in the Productively Peaceful Moms Club over on facebook! It's a safe space where we can show up vulnerably and encourage each other, where ere share the mission of being the best mommas we can be through the grace and strength of Jesus Christ, where we encourage consistency and are able to hold each other accountable. We share scripture and talk about podcast episodes and pray for each other and set goals and so much more! You're more than welcome here, you're wanted here! https://intentionalabundance.life/community Want weekly emails with Biblical encouragement, podcast episode links, special offers, and to be the first to hear about new offerings? Join us on the Intentional Momlife with Jesus Podcast Insiders email list at https://intentionalabundance.life/insider Would you benefit from having a coach helping you live Productively Peaceful days digging into Faithful Foundations, Purposeful Priorities, Mindset Mastery, & Simple Selfcare? This question is rhetorical, everyone would! Schedule a consult with Sasha to learn more about the IAM Coaching Program and to see if you'd be a good fit. https://calendly.com/intentionalabundanceco/iamconsult Leave Sasha a message on her SpeakPipe to be featured on the Podcast! Whether you have a topic or specific question you'd like discussed here on the show, or want to leave a verbal review. https://www.speakpipe.com/MomlifewithJesus Schedule your Purposeful Priorities Clarity Call with Sasha to cut the overwhelm and chaos to instead live in integrity with what matters most to you and what God has for you in this season of life. https://calendly.com/intentionalabundanceco/purposefulpriorities

Guest speaker Pastor Kenny White gets into the real definition of gentleness: power under control. He shows examples of how Jesus modeled this, and challenged us to recognize how often we let our own power be out of control.

Gentleness is a humble, confidently content, tender disposition.  Followers of Jesus are called to be gentle in community, in confrontation, and in the Great Commission.  

The following episode is a live recorded sermon from the Sunday gathering at The Heights Church Denver on 08/28/23 Gentleness in a Time of Brutality | The Spirit in the Time of the Flesh Corbin Hobbs We live in a cultural moment that is marked by relational distrust and division. A time marked by things like hate, slander, gossip and overall relational anger and exhaustion. We can't seem to get along. And when you stop and think about it, all of our greatest problems are relational at their root - racism, classicism, politics, abuse, war - everything rises and falls on the quality of our relationships. The most valuable thing we have in this life is relationships. They are crucial to a life well-lived. Our theme for this year as a church is “The Year of Life Together.” This year is about creating a haven of relational beauty in the church that shines the light of Jesus into the relational strife of the world. To do this, it's vital that we learn, as people of God, how to live in the Spirit. In Galatians 5, Paul states that we cannot have two operating systems within ourselves or our church; either we choose the Spirit or our flesh, which is any independent coping mechanism for life apart from God. This Summer we're going to look at each of these fruits of the spirit from Galatians 5, and learn to live by the spirit instead of the way of the world and the flesh. Join us each Sunday as we learn to be people of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. For more information about The Heights Church, or to contact us, visit our website at TheHeightsDenver.com

Gentleness is not weakness or timidity. Rather it passion and volition in submission to a greater reality. Biblical gentleness, then, is passion fully submitted to God and the forward move of his kingdom. It is our arrogance in the view or ourselves and our desired path forward that keeps us from being gentle. Jesus is the epitome of gentleness. As his followers, we too are called to be gentle.

It's our final week of the Family Pitch-in series where we take a closer look at another virtue to help your family thrive. If you ever struggle to demonstrate gentleness when the tension rises at home, here's a great encouragement for you! Rather than feeling defeated when we don't measure up, this message will help give a better perspective on the path to displaying gentleness...even towards our family.

Is Your Faith Yours, or Is Your Faith Really the Faith of Others? MESSAGE SUMMARY: We first believed because of what our parents taught us; but then we heard for ourselves, and we believed. You and cannot live on another's faith in Jesus – With regards to faith, “God has no grandchildren”, only His Children; therefore, your Salvation can only come from your faith and not the faith of others. Each of us must hear for ourselves and come to the Lord in our own faith. As Paul tells us in Romans 10:16-17: “But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, ‘Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?'. So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ." You and I each will stand before the Lord alone in judgment -- we will speak for ourselves with only Jesus to speak for us. Others to whom we minister, such as our children, can her about the Lord and the Gospel from us – for the first time or in reinforcement – but they must hear for themselves and believe for themselves to be saved.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, I have unhealthy ways of relating to others that are deeply imbedded in me. Please change me. Make me a vessel to spread mature, steady, and reliable love so that those I come in contact with will sense your tenderness and kindness through me. In Jesus' name, amen.  Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 140). 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): 2 Timothy 1:5; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14; Matthew 7:24-27; Psalms 53:1-6. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Christians in the Church Must Become Christians in the Marketplace of Unbelievers”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Episode 167. Gentleness isn't a "technique" or "strategy" for winning people to the Gospel. It's not a pragmatic decision. Rather, it is the manner by which Jesus deals with his wayward children, and as such it should characterize our own lives. We discuss how to grow in gentleness without compromising the truth.

Hi, I'm John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you're listening to Share Life Today. Have you checked off your Christian to do list today? Barna Research did a study that shares that most churchgoers equate spiritual maturity with following a list of rules. But, you know, that's not what the Bible says at all! Instead, Jesus tells us to abide in Him to produce spiritual fruit. Spiritual maturity isn't measured by checking all the boxes—it's measured by the Fruit of the Spirit. And the Fruit of the Spirit is produced by the Lord working in us as we abide in Him! Lamentations three says because of the Lord's great love we're not consumed - His mercy is new every morning, and great is His faithfulness! The Lord is so gentle with us and faithful to us. So, instead of focusing on what you think will make you look like a better Christian, focus on the power of the Holy Spirit, and spread the Gospel gently and faithfully to everyone you can. For help, visit www.sharelife.today.

Relax and fall asleep fast to this Bible meditation for deep sleep with relaxing music and rain sounds. Narrated by Bonnie Curry. Let your body sleep and your mind rest as you experience the gentleness of God's presence tonight, a gentleness wrapped in heavenly wisdom. Unlock the premium ad-free Christian Bible sleep meditation experience in the Abide app: https://abide.co/awesomeDiscover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us

When we have experienced the life changing gentleness, humility, and meekness of Jesus, that's the kind of life we go out and live.

RATE! REVIEW! FOLLOW! Email me your thoughts, comments or questions: caniberealpodcast@gmail.com Show Notes: ○ Galatians 5:22-23 ○ 1st and foremost, remember that these Fruits of the Spirit are all characteristics of God • Gentleness ○ Gentleness- the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered; softness of action or effect ○ An exert from a devotional by Lauren Abraham: ○ A common misconception is that gentleness is weakness or passivity. True gentleness, however, is just the opposite. It requires great strength and self-control. Gentleness comes from a state of humility. Therefore, someone who lacks gentleness is often prideful and easily angered, or feels the need for revenge. (From ) ○ Gentleness is the humble and meek attitude of wanting to help others instead of wanting to be superior to them- an attitude that flows from a spirit of real love. ○ (Humility- a modest or low view of one's own importance.) ○ God's gentleness is characterized by love, grace, mercy and judgement. • Gentleness demonstrated by Jesus ○ Read Luke 5:27-31 ○ Read Luke 6: 35-36 ○ Read Luke 10:30-37 ○ Read John 8:1-11 • What about Us? ○ Read Philippians 2:1-8 ○ Read Philippians 4:5- Let your gentleness be evident to all. The LORD is near. ○ Read Colossians 3:12-13 ○ Read Galatians 6:1-2 Hebrews 13:8- Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachel398/message

In this episode, we hold space to ponder the gentle heart of Christ, and what gentleness might look like as one of the aspects of the fruit of the Spirit. I pray these simple moments help steer our thoughts toward seeking and finding the gentleness of God in our lives today. Follow Ponderwell on InstagramPonderwell WebsiteShow Hope 

Nicole is taking time off this summer to enjoy her family and rest. In the meantime, we're re-airing one of her most popular series from the past year - enjoy! Your life is meant to change when you begin to follow Jesus. But for so many of us, that doesn't happen. Why the disconnect? This series is all about unlocking the good life in Christ, and what it really means to be changed by him. Secrets of the Good Life Series: Week 1: The First Secret of the Good Life: Consider GodWeek 2: Confess and Receive: The Second Secret of the Good Life (Psalm 51)Week 3: How to Fight Fear: The Third Secret of the Good Life This week (week 4), we're looking at what it means to really choose joy. WHAT DOES IT SAY? Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. If you want to know how to start your day out with God, here it is! “Always” – rejoicing is not limited to when everything is going well in our lives. Joy is not a feeling you have but a choice you make. “Gentleness” – the fruit of our time with God is a gentle spirit, our gentleness should be evident to other people. “Every situation” – nothing is too small “The peace of God… will guard your heart” – his peace will keep you from spiraling into anxiety, or stop you from trying to control everything WHAT'S THE BACKSTORY? Pastoral letters like Philippians give us a view of what's happening in the church as more people believe and as Christianity is spreading. Pastoral letters set a direction for us. We do not need to be confused about who we are meant to become – the Word shows us. If you're feeling down, or anxious, this is a great letter for you. The theme of joy echoes throughout Philippians, where Paul is making it clear that joy is based on trusting the sovereignty of God and is always available. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? What does it mean to choose joy? It is about rejoicing not in the circumstances but in who God is within the circumstances. Principle for the week: Joy comes from unshakable promises. Psalm 16:8: I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Isaiah 54:10: “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you. Romans 14:17: For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR ME? We must separate happiness and joy. Joy comes from things that can never be taken away. Joy is a practice. Make a list! Who does God want you to become? From these verses, we would say “always rejoicing” and “gentle” – is that the intention of your lives? Year after year, are you growing in these things? Make another list – what promises of God can you rejoice in each day? What attributes of God can you rejoice in today? RESOURCES: Nicole's Book: Help My Bible Is Alive! Ask Nicole a Bible study question: nicole@nicoleunice.com FOLLOW NICOLE:Website: https://nicoleunice.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nicoleuniceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleunice/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.unice/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Not many people think to pursue the character trait of gentleness. But when Jesus describes his own heart, which He did only one time in the Bible, do you know how he described his heart? Listen to find out.

Many people long to live for God and yet wonder how they can know exactly how close they are to doing it. This raises questions like, “How can I know when I'm really living out the Christian life?” and, “Am I letting God work in my life to help me live for Him, and what are the indicators that let me know it's happening?” Are there signs that indicate whether we are living out the Christian life? Are there markers that can measure how well we're living it out? The answer is that there are, and perhaps the best measure is found in a life that expresses the nine Fruit of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23. These nine attributes (or fruit) serve as proof of how effective we are at allowing God to work in our lives, and that's because when we fully surrender to Him, these traits are expressed more clearly and strongly than when we don't live for Him. In this series, we will overview what the Fruit of The Spirit are, unpack how each of these nine fruit work, and explore how they can reveal how close we are to God and how well we're allowing Him to work in our lives. When we embrace these fruit, we will live a Fruit(Full) life!

This is week ten of a multi-part series on the book of Ephesians as taught by Lee Eric Fesko at Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN. This lecture is from August 20, 2023.

Can Buddhists be activists? How? And to what end? 

"You need self-control to be gentle." Galatians 5:16-25

Fr. Suriel Endrawis gives the sermon on the 8th night of Nahda. Fr. Suriel continues with the theme of this year being the fruit of the Spirit and instructs us concerning Gentleness.

Kimber and series guest co-host Meghan Fravel dig into how our relationship with the Holy Spirit spills out into our friendships to bless them through the fruits of the Spirit as identified in Galatians 5:22-23. Listen in for a fresh look at this well-known passage.For more Your Sister, Kimber content, including the Blog and FREE Resources, visit yoursisterkimber.com! Become a subscriber at Your Sister, Kimber to get exclusive access to my NEW free resource, straight to your inbox.Let's become friends! Follow me on Instagram or Facebook for more of Your Sister, Kimber.Don't forget to leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts! This is such a blessing to me and really helps new friends find the show. Thank you, friends!

Where is your gaze today? If you're anything like us, you might be finding your gaze is far too often on yourself first instead of on Jesus. Listen in as Natalie Abbott, co-founder of Dwell Differently, and Lindsay Tully, Dwell Differently editor and writer, look to God's Word to offer hope when we're struggling to put on the new “clothes” this verse calls us to wear. They take a look at how Jesus specifically describes himself with some of the attributes from our verse in the book of Matthew, talk about a helpful framework for how to prioritize who and what we focus on, and reflect on Tim Keller's helpful definition of biblical humility. This month's memory verse:  “Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” — Colossians 3:12Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell's monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God's Word.Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month's verse.Did you love today's episode?: We'd love to hear about it! Would you leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show?Links from today's show:Dwell Differently Scripture Memory Journal // Use code PODCAST15 to take 15% off your journal today!Order past verse designs in our Kit Shop for Members!Support the show

Let's define a wellness retreat as a combination of vacation, seminar, professional conference, and counseling session.  But most cops I know are very reluctant to go to one,  in fact they avoid it like the plague.  But I want to encourage you to attend these events.  And I also want to figure out how we can make these events more effective at helping first responders and veterans.  To that end, we'll be talking to my friend from California, Matt Domyancic, because the retreats he's involved in have been very successful.If you want to help first responders and veterans be healthier, consider donating to Matt or to Peterson Outdoor Ministries.Resources:Matt's website: https://www.tacticalchaplain.com/Peterson Outdoor Ministries: https://petersonoutdoors.org/Music is by Chris HaugenHey Chaplain Podcast Bonus Episode 21Tags:Faith, Gentleness, Health, Religion, Retreats, Stigma, Wellness, California, MissouriSubscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.

When you think of the terms "gentle" and "meek" do you naturally view them as a weakness, or a strength? Although we may have our own opinions of those definitions, what is SPIRITUAL gentleness, and why does God ask us to live in it? In part nine of "THRIVE - The Fruits of the Spirit", Pastor Jordan teaches us the importance of true gentleness, and what it looks like by observing the life of Jesus.

This week during our series Wisdom from Above, we explored the next quality of God's Wisdom - being Gentle At All Times. While some might think being gentle is being quiet, soft, or easy, in the Bible we see time and time again that GENTLENESS is the key to POWER.

This Sunday we will close out our series on the Virtues of Ephesians 4:1-3. Each of five Virtues listed in this passage show us what it means to walk in a manner that is worthy of our calling in Christ, and to maintain the “unity of the Spirit and the bond of peace.” Now that we have explored Humility, Gentleness, Patience, and Forbearance, we will close it out with Love. Love is what binds all the virtues together. Without it, nothing we do, none of our talents or gifts, and our greatest accomplishments amount to nothing. This is the one virtue that we are told is essential to the character of God – God is Love. The idea that God is love and that we need to love people around us isn't hotly disputed in our world. In fact, most people who can conceive of the idea of God are very comfortable with God's love – at least as they understand it. The problem is that the way we think about Love tends to be sappy and sentimental, and completely apart from the biblical framework. This Sunday we will see what Love is and is not, what it means that God is Love, what we're called to, and how God has shown us His Love.

It may seem counterintuitive, but “nice” isn't necessarily the goal of a peacemaker. Jesus was the perfect peacemaker, and he is our peace, but as you study his life on earth, you will see that as a peacemaker he was not always what we would call “nice.” There were times he said difficult things that others did not want to hear. There were times when he actually disrupted situations that were wrong—like people selling things in the Temple. But he always was doing what was good for others. We are called to be peacemakers, which means that if you always choose what you say or do based on the idea that it has to be “nice,” you probably will avoid hard but essential conversations. You will become a peacekeeper not a peacemaker. But being truthful does not give us a license to be harsh. Gentleness is the key word when we are trying to make peace. You remember that Jesus described himself as gentle and humble in heart. And Paul wrote to the Philippian church that they should let their gentleness be evident to all. Gentleness is required if you want to be a peacemaker in difficult situations. After all, gentleness is a fruit of God's Spirit and it should be always evident in our lives. It's a trait that helps bring peace and calm even in contentious situations. It's a clear-headed way of dealing with others that creates safe spaces to address difficult topics. Jesus declared that he came to give us peace—his peace, not like the world gives. It's a different kind of peace, one that keeps on keeping on even in tough places. What we as Christ-followers must do is on a daily basis, receive the peace he gives for our own lives, and then share that peace with whoever God brings across our path that day. What a testimony we could have to our worlds if we showed them the peace of Christ by the way we live, and then we followed our Lord's directive to be peacemakers by helping to make peace where we live, where we work, with close friends and strangers. Christ has come to give us peace; he is our peace. We need to be sure we're demonstrating it daily in our lives, and that we are peacemakers, people who bring peace to turbulent situations.

It may seem counterintuitive, but “nice” isn't necessarily the goal of a peacemaker. Jesus was the perfect peacemaker, and he is our peace, but as you study his life on earth, you will see that as a peacemaker he was not always what we would call “nice.” There were times he said difficult things that others did not want to hear. There were times when he actually disrupted situations that were wrong—like people selling things in the Temple. But he always was doing what was good for others. We are called to be peacemakers, which means that if you always choose what you say or do based on the idea that it has to be “nice,” you probably will avoid hard but essential conversations. You will become a peacekeeper not a peacemaker. But being truthful does not give us a license to be harsh. Gentleness is the key word when we are trying to make peace. You remember that Jesus described himself as gentle and humble in heart. And Paul wrote to the Philippian church that they should let their gentleness be evident to all. Gentleness is required if you want to be a peacemaker in difficult situations. After all, gentleness is a fruit of God's Spirit and it should be always evident in our lives. It's a trait that helps bring peace and calm even in contentious situations. It's a clear-headed way of dealing with others that creates safe spaces to address difficult topics. Jesus declared that he came to give us peace—his peace, not like the world gives. It's a different kind of peace, one that keeps on keeping on even in tough places. What we as Christ-followers must do is on a daily basis, receive the peace he gives for our own lives, and then share that peace with whoever God brings across our path that day. What a testimony we could have to our worlds if we showed them the peace of Christ by the way we live, and then we followed our Lord's directive to be peacemakers by helping to make peace where we live, where we work, with close friends and strangers. Christ has come to give us peace; he is our peace. We need to be sure we're demonstrating it daily in our lives, and that we are peacemakers, people who bring peace to turbulent situations.

It may seem counterintuitive, but “nice” isn't necessarily the goal of a peacemaker. Jesus was the perfect peacemaker, and he is our peace, but as you study his life on earth, you will see that as a peacemaker he was not always what we would call “nice.” There were times he said difficult things that others did not want to hear. There were times when he actually disrupted situations that were wrong—like people selling things in the Temple. But he always was doing what was good for others. We are called to be peacemakers, which means that if you always choose what you say or do based on the idea that it has to be “nice,” you probably will avoid hard but essential conversations. You will become a peacekeeper not a peacemaker. But being truthful does not give us a license to be harsh. Gentleness is the key word when we are trying to make peace. You remember that Jesus described himself as gentle and humble in heart. And Paul wrote to the Philippian church that they should let their gentleness be evident to all. Gentleness is required if you want to be a peacemaker in difficult situations. After all, gentleness is a fruit of God's Spirit and it should be always evident in our lives. It's a trait that helps bring peace and calm even in contentious situations. It's a clear-headed way of dealing with others that creates safe spaces to address difficult topics. Jesus declared that he came to give us peace—his peace, not like the world gives. It's a different kind of peace, one that keeps on keeping on even in tough places. What we as Christ-followers must do is on a daily basis, receive the peace he gives for our own lives, and then share that peace with whoever God brings across our path that day. What a testimony we could have to our worlds if we showed them the peace of Christ by the way we live, and then we followed our Lord's directive to be peacemakers by helping to make peace where we live, where we work, with close friends and strangers. Christ has come to give us peace; he is our peace. We need to be sure we're demonstrating it daily in our lives, and that we are peacemakers, people who bring peace to turbulent situations.