Podcasts about Juicy Fruit

In this powerful Pentecost Sunday message, Dr. Monique Flemings takes us deep into the sixth facet of the Fruit of the Spirit—goodness—and reveals how it functions as the rich soil of our spiritual lives.More than just a good deed or a kind act, goodness is the outflow of a Spirit-led life, rooted in the character of God Himself. With humor, vulnerability, and biblical clarity, Dr. Flemings challenges us to examine the condition of our spiritual soil and to partner with the Holy Spirit in cultivating a life that overflows with goodness—even in a hostile world.This episode will stir your heart, renew your mind, and give practical insight on how to:Understand goodness as a reflection of God's natureLet the Holy Spirit cultivate godly character in everyday placesBe light in dark spaces through radical acts of Spirit-led kindnessDiscern where God is calling you to release His goodness this weekIf you've ever wrestled with wanting to “clap back” but know you're called to live differently—this message is for you.

For our latest Select, we have Lebanese vinyl maverick, NeighborsByMusic. Her penchant for discovering new sounds has led her to build an extensive repertoire over the years, blending diverse music styles from different cultures. Her sets often incorporate influences from oriental, Brazilian funk, hip-hop and jazz. NeighborsByMusic treats us to a special vinyl-only set–initially recorded at JIVE in Beirut–that meshes together threads of Brazilian bossa nova, funk, and Arabic oldies from Simone and Hamid El Shaeri with 90s hip-hop and a hint of jazzy house here and there. The colossal proportions of the set, fitting together a multitude of different sounds, are somewhat reflective of the organised chaos that Lebanon is known for. Featuring a thoughtfully curated selection of feel-good tunes, such as Ezra Collective's ‘Palm Wine', Mtume's ‘Juicy Fruit', and Simone's ‘Mabsouta', the set ends abruptly, as if alluding to a typical electricity cut at midnight in Beirut.

In this powerful message from our Juicy Fruit series, Pastor Talaat delivers a timely and transformative word on the fruit of the Spirit: Kindness.We often think of kindness as simple niceness—but in God's Kingdom, it's far more than that. It's mercy in motion, love in action, and healing through humility. With humor, Scripture, and real-life stories, Pastor Talaat unpacks how kindness is like water to a thirsty soul—refreshing, restorative, and radically countercultural.You'll discover:Why kindness reflects God's mercy (Titus 3:4–5)How kindness refreshes others and you (Proverbs 11:25)The link between kindness and forgiveness (Ephesians 4:31–32)Why kindness thrives in community, not isolationWhether you've been walking with God for years or you're just beginning the journey, this episode will challenge you to let the Holy Spirit cultivate a life of kindness that overflows into every relationship and interaction.

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How do you hold onto peace when life feels like it's falling apart?In this powerful installment of our Juicy Fruit series, Pastor Talaat McNeely invites us into a life-giving conversation about peace—not as the absence of problems, but as the presence of the Holy Spirit in the middle of the storm.From personal stories of grief and loss to biblical truths from Galatians 5 and Philippians 4, Pastor Talaat reminds us that the storms of life don't have to break us. When we allow the Holy Spirit to cultivate peace within us, what should have crushed us will only stretch us—and make us stronger.In this episode, you'll discover:Why peace is not a feeling but a fruit of the SpiritThe danger of confusing calm with godly peaceHow to shift from fighting the storm to resting in Christ's victoryWhy spiritual discipline deepens your capacity for peaceHow to become not just a peace recipient—but a peacemakerWhether you're navigating conflict, grief, uncertainty, or delay—this episode is your invitation to surrender, trust, and receive the peace that surpasses all understanding.

What if the delay you're dreading is actually God's design for your destiny?In this powerful and prophetic message, guest speaker Pastor Sam Hamstra (Anthem Church, Indiana) unpacks the often-overlooked fruit of the Spirit: patience—what he calls "the slow ripening fruit." Drawing from 1 Kings 17 and the story of Elijah at the brook Cherith, Pastor Sam paints a vivid picture of how God uses hidden seasons, not to harm us, but to prepare us.Through heartfelt teaching, personal testimony, and prophetic insight, you'll learn:Why God hides you before He lifts youHow seasons of separation, shielding, and surprise grow your patienceWhat to do when your "brook" dries up and the provision endsWhy waiting on God is better than wishing you hadAnd how every delay is building a faith that can be trustedThis episode is packed with biblical wisdom, real-life vulnerability, and a reminder that God's timing is not just perfect—it's purposeful.

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with the legendary Tawatha Agee — the powerhouse vocalist best known as the lead singer of the iconic hit “Juicy Fruit” with Mtume. With a career that spans decades, Tawatha has worked with music royalty including Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Ringo Starr, and Sting. She shares her journey from being trained by Cissy Houston to becoming one of the most respected background vocalists in the industry. We explore her rise, the stories behind the music, and how she helped shape the soundtracks of multiple generations. This is more than an interview — it's a tribute to a pioneer whose voice continues to echo through the heart of R&B, soul, and hip-hop. ⸻ Hashtags: #TawathaAgee #JuicyFruit #Mtume #MusicLegend #FromDaGroundUp #FDGUP #LadiMiz #MusicPioneer #RNBHistory #BlackMusicExcellence #VocalPowerhouse #BehindTheMusic #IconicVoices #raythesilentassassin

What if the joy you've been chasing isn't found in a feeling, but in a Person?In this powerful Mother's Day message, Prophetess Tai McNeely brings Part 2 of our Juicy Fruit: A Garden of Godly Character series with a soul-stirring teaching on JOY—not the fleeting emotion the world offers, but the overflowing, unshakable joy that comes from abiding in the presence of God.With humor, depth, and revelation, Prophetess Tai walks us through:The difference between happiness and true, Spirit-led joyHow joy is directly connected to the grace of GodWhy abiding in Christ is the key to lasting joyWhat it means to cherish and protect your joyHow joy is meant to be expressed, not hiddenWhether you're in a mountaintop season or walking through the valley, this message will remind you that joy isn't just possible—it's promised when you're rooted in Christ.

Welcome to the launch of our brand-new series, “Juicy Fruit: A Garden of Godly Character”—a Spirit-led journey through the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22–23. In this opening episode, Pastor Talaat McNeely sets the foundation with one unshakable truth: love is the root of it all.

We're coming at you this week from the time machine, so we just found out about the Pope and how JD Vance probably caused him to keel over. It's a Carriage House Catch-Up as (Bryan) preps for his European vacation extravaganza. But before he hops the pond, he and Ronna answer questions on how to support a newly out brother and how to navigate some family drama regarding birthday planning. As always, thanks for listening...especially the Catholics and the Czechs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kenton runs his annual content marketing assignment, in which he has his students make viral videos about Juicy Fruit (not a sponsor!) while Dan runs his first paid campaign as a content creator on TikTok.Check out a new Cinema Circuit puzzle daily at https://www.wfhgames.com/cinema-circuit (yes, a sponsor!)Find Dan in other internet places:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kenton on TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen⁠

This week we're talking about Renny Harlin's The Exorcist: The Beginning because we're contractually obligated to due to the format of the show. Mike and Stephen are here to talk about hot moms, the 1995 coming of age movie Angus, (featuring not one but TWO Oscar winners), the Angus soundtrack, what makes up the weakest entry in the Back to the Future series, whether or not Paul Schrader directed Clifford the Big Red Dog, the latest addition to our soundboard and so much more. All right, we talk about the movie a little bit, and ask the question whether it is better to be a serviceable, feels like it's made for television feature, or a wild swing and massive miss like The Heretic? Plus, we ask the question: Has there ever been a successful exorcism in any of The Exorcist movies? Ultimately, The Beginning is “The Goofus” to Dominion's “Gallant”: a big, dumb, spectacle of a movie with poorly rendered, early aughts CGI that passes a couple hours but has all the lasting power of a stick of Juicy Fruit gum. If you like what you're listening to make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcast feeds. Please take a moment to rate and review us on the Apple Podcast app, or rate us on the Spotify app. Reviews and five star ratings help new listeners find us every day, and we greatly appreciate the feedback and support. Check out our website for easy access to our full catalog of shows, with hundreds of hours of free content. You can search the catalog, leave a review and even leave us feedback all from the site. Go to www.podandthependulum.com to check it out. If you have the means, consider becoming a patron today and support the show. Patreon members get exclusive full length episodes, audio fan commentaries, exclusive mini-sodes and more. Join today at patreon.com/podandthependulum.

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Listen to the message from November 24th, 2024 by Pastor Jungmo Koo on having self control! Follow us on all platforms! Website https://www.lansdale.church/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lansdale.church YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuUsGDGeFmzHJIxZsEiBTWw Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lansdale.church/ Immanuel Sermons https://anchor.fm/lansdalechurch Immanuel Podcasts https://anchor.fm/immanuelpodcasts

Even amongst Christians, cultivating the Fruit of Gentleness is often a neglected aspect of spiritual maturity. And while exhibiting this Fruit can be counter-culture today, the Holy Spirit produces this Fruit in our lives when we surrender to Him daily. By embracing Gentleness, we can transform our relationships, leadership, and ability to navigate difficult circumstances, learning to build others up rather than tear them down. Learn the three ways to start cultivating Gentleness in your life today!

Listen to the message from November 17th, 2024 by Pastor Mark Prugh on being a gentle person! Follow us on all platforms! Website https://www.lansdale.church/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lansdale.church YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuUsGDGeFmzHJIxZsEiBTWw Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lansdale.church/ Immanuel Sermons https://anchor.fm/lansdalechurch Immanuel Podcasts https://anchor.fm/immanuelpodcasts

Juicy Fruit Part 8: The Fruit of Faithfulness - Pastor Rodney Gage God is looking for faithful men and women, and living a life of passionate service to God is our greatest calling. But how do we live a life of faithfulness as a Christian? How do we “fight the good faith, run the race, and keep the faith” no matter our circumstances? Learn how you can stay passionate and live a faithful service to God all the days of your life. #goodness #rethinklifechurch #TheWinningFamily #lakenona #stcloud #orlando #2024sermon #onlinechurch #rodneygage #michellegage #fruitsofthespirit #Jesus #Church #Hope #thefruitofgoodness Thank you RTL Fam for your generosity! To support our growth and global impact click here: https://www.rethinklife.com/give ReThink Life is a church committed to helping people know God, grow stronger, discover purpose, and make an impact located in Orlando, Florida. Check out www.rethinklife.com for more information & to get connected. Follow us on social media at @rethinklifechurch

Listen to the message from November 310th, 2024 by Pastor Mark Prugh on being and becoming more faithful! Follow us on all platforms! Website https://www.lansdale.church/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lansdale.church YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuUsGDGeFmzHJIxZsEiBTWw Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lansdale.church/ Immanuel Sermons https://anchor.fm/lansdalechurch Immanuel Podcasts https://anchor.fm/immanuelpodcasts

Sunday morning message with Pastor Brad Wilkinson. Visit christianlifeustin.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustin to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here at Christian Life Austin.

Listen to the message from November 3rd, 2024 by Pastor Mark Prugh on doing good with your life! Follow us on all platforms! Website https://www.lansdale.church/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lansdale.church YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuUsGDGeFmzHJIxZsEiBTWw Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lansdale.church/ Immanuel Sermons https://anchor.fm/lansdalechurch Immanuel Podcasts https://anchor.fm/immanuelpodcasts

CULTIVATING COUNTERCULTURE KINDNESS - Pastor Michelle Gage Wherever we look, it seems that kindness is in limited supply. Whether it's social media, political tensions, or constant hurry, we live in a culture that is often unkind. Though kindness is not in season right now, it's always in season in the Fruit of the Spirit! And even when we don't feel like being kind, we can learn from God, who is lavishly kind to His children. #kindness #rethinklifechurch #TheWinningFamily #lakenona #stcloud #orlando #2024sermon #onlinechurch #rodneygage #michellegage #fruitsofthespirit #Jesus #Church #Hope Thank you RTL Fam for your generosity! To support our growth and global impact click here: https://www.rethinklife.com/give ReThink Life is a church committed to helping people know God, grow stronger, discover purpose, and make an impact located in Orlando, Florida. Check out www.rethinklife.com for more information & to get connected. Follow us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/rethinklifechurch and https://www.instagram.com/rethinklifechurch/.

Listen to the message from October 27th, 2024 by Pastor Mark Prugh on being kind as a means of spreading the Gospel! Follow us on all platforms! Website https://www.lansdale.church/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lansdale.church YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuUsGDGeFmzHJIxZsEiBTWw Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lansdale.church/ Immanuel Sermons https://anchor.fm/lansdalechurch Immanuel Podcasts https://anchor.fm/immanuelpodcasts

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe [WEF]/[DS] will continue to push their agenda, they are showing the people their agenda and the people are rejecting it, it wasn't suppose to be this way. [CB] are holding gold, the stock market is down over 800 points and the fake news is ignoring it. Trump is going back to a time when there was no IRS and [CB].The [DS] is panicking, there is panic in DC. They know they cannot get the votes to cheat with ballots. They are now moving in a different direction. They tried to have a cyber exercise in Atlanta but the digital soldiers were pointing this out to the public, they rescheduled because of disinformation. Scavino puts out message, 10 days of darkness. Will there be news about [KH], that she was at a Diddy party, will they try to distract before the election, panic in DC.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1850216872890728468 https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1850219012346781886   this period. At the same time, prices in the US have increased by ~20% on average which has driven credit card purchases higher. All while $2.3 trillion in excess savings have been depleted, increasing reliance on debt. US consumers are "fighting" record prices with debt. https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1850247493184807038   bank gold purchases. Gold now accounts for 5.4% of China's foreign exchange reserves and reached 2,264 tonnes in 2024, a new record. Meanwhile, gold prices have hit 35 all-time highs year-to-date and rallied 33%. Global central banks continue piling into gold. https://twitter.com/realErikDPrince/status/1850384517963337962  taxes. Revenue came from tariffs/taxes on imported goods. This is what it means to “make America great again” again. This is also over period called great deflation - consumer prices kept falling, with more innovation and competition. A Steeply progressive income tax is an idea right out of Karl Max' communist manifesto - now even moronic Republicans embrace it Several significant inventions were displayed at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair (World's Columbian Exposition, yes that Christopher Columbus, Not indigenous peoples day insanity). Here are the key ones: 1. Electrical Innovations: - Large-scale electric lighting displays powered by Tesla's AC (alternating current) system - Early electric appliances including electric incubators, irons, sewing machines, and laundry machines - Edison's Kinetoscope (early motion picture device) - Electric boats and launches 2. Food & Beverage Products: - Cracker Jack popcorn (first combining popcorn with peanuts) - Juicy Fruit gum by Wrigley - Aunt Jemima pancake mix (first ready-mixed pancake flour) - Pabst Blue Ribbon beer (gained its name from the blue ribbons tied around cans at the fair) 3. Major Mechanical Inventions: - The first Ferris Wheel, designed by George W. Ferris Jr. - The zipper (then called "clasp locker") by Whitcomb Judson - The automatic dishwasher by Josephine Cochran - An early fax machine that could send pictures over telegraph lines - The "Great Wharf Moving Sidewalk" (an early moving walkway) 4. Transportation: - Electric-powered elevated railway system - Various boats and ships, including replicas of Columbus's vessels 5. Communication Devices: - Early versions of picture transmission over telegraph lines - Various electrical communication innovations Many of these inventions went on to become everyday items that transformed American life in the 20th century.  all this was showcased in one year of the Gilded Age.

Sunday morning message with Pastor Rex Johnson. Visit christianlifeustin.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustin to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here at Christian Life Austin.

Sunday morning message with Pastor Brad Wilkinson. Visit christianlifeustin.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustin to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here at Christian Life Austin.

In a world of instant-everything, many of us struggle with practicing patience. But patience is one of the Fruits of the Spirit! When life doesn't go the way we planned, how can we patiently wait on God? Learn how the fruit of patience can turn waiting into unwavering faith. This is Part 5 of our Juice Fruit Series with Pastor Rodney Gage at ReThink Life Church. #patience #rethinklifechurch #TheWinningFamily #lakenona #stcloud #orlando #2024sermon #onlinechurch #rodneygage #michellegage #fruitsofthespirit #Jesus #Church #Hope Thank you RTL Fam for your generosity! To support our growth and global impact click here: https://www.rethinklife.com/give ReThink Life is a church committed to helping people know God, grow stronger, discover purpose, and make an impact located in Orlando, Florida. Check out www.rethinklife.com for more information & to get connected. Follow us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/rethinklifechurch and https://www.instagram.com/rethinklifechurch/.

Listen to the message from October 20th, 2024 by Pastor Jake Bunjo on practicing patience! Follow us on all platforms! Website https://www.lansdale.church/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lansdale.church YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuUsGDGeFmzHJIxZsEiBTWw Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lansdale.church/ Immanuel Sermons https://anchor.fm/lansdalechurch Immanuel Podcasts https://anchor.fm/immanuelpodcasts

Listen to the message from October 13th, 2024 by Pastor Mark Prugh on receiving more of the Lord's Peace! Follow us on all platforms! Website https://www.lansdale.church/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lansdale.church YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuUsGDGeFmzHJIxZsEiBTWw Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lansdale.church/ Immanuel Sermons https://anchor.fm/lansdalechurch Immanuel Podcasts https://anchor.fm/immanuelpodcasts

Sunday morning message with Pastor Brad Wilkinson. Visit christianlifeustin.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustin to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here at Christian Life Austin.

Listen to the message from October 6th, 2024 by Pastor Mark Prugh on having more joy! Follow us on all platforms! Website https://www.lansdale.church/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lansdale.church YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuUsGDGeFmzHJIxZsEiBTWw Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lansdale.church/ Immanuel Sermons https://anchor.fm/lansdalechurch Immanuel Podcasts https://anchor.fm/immanuelpodcasts

Sunday morning message with Pastor Brad Wilkinson. Visit christianlifeustin.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustin to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here at Christian Life Austin.

Discover how to grasp God's love, accept it fully, and live it out daily. Whether you were at service yesterday or couldn't make it, now's the perfect time to soak in this life-changing message. Watch the replay and let God's love transform the way you live! ?

Sunday morning message with Pastor Brad Wilkinson. Visit christianlifeustin.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustin to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here at Christian Life Austin.

Sutton Stewart makes his TTAB debut this week to see if he can take down our reigning champ. Listen in and play along! CARD 1 CLUE: It's a Crowd CATEGORY: 3-letter Body Parts ANSWERS: Rib, Lip, Leg, Toe, Hip, Arm, Eye CARD 2 CLUE: Being Rude is an Art CATEGORY: Things Associated with France ANSWERS: Eiffel Tower, Paris, Food, Wine, Surrender, Joan of Arc, Revolution CARD 3 CLUE: Island Life CATEGORY: Things Associated with Japan ANSWERS: Fuji, Sushi, Cherry Blossoms, Sumo, Nintendo, Ninja, Kimono CARD 4 CLUE: The Best Part of Waking Up CATEGORY: Things Associated with Coffee ANSWERS: Caffeine, Starbucks, Mug, Hot, Cream, Latte, Addiction CARD 5 CLUE: My Jaw Hurts CATEGORY: Brands of Gum ANSWERS: Doublemint, Juicy Fruit, Trident, Bazooka Joe, Orbit, Big League Chew CARD 6 CLUE: Shotgun CATEGORY: Famous Sidekicks ANSWERS: Chewbacca, Ed McMahon, Gromit, Short Round, Goose, Tonto, Robin

With the unlimited riches, resources, and power of the Holy Spirit at our disposal, we can experience the transformation that Christ desires to produce in and through us. It's not about what we can do on our own—because we can't—but rather, what He can do in us. It's "Not me, but we," and "Not I, but Christ." Discover how to live a life that truly bears fruit through His power. Join us on a journey over the next 9 weeks to explore what it means to live a fruit-bearing life.

Sunday morning message with Pastor Brad Wilkinson. Visit christianlifeustin.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustin to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here at Christian Life Austin.

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Sunday morning message with Pastor Sam Lee. Visit christianlifeustin.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustin to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here at Christian Life Austin.

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Gentleness and Kindness might seem like obvious traits to operate in but there is something deeper in how God views these fruits. People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. No matter how much we know about Jesus, it is not until we can look like Him, act like Him and be like Him that we will see them respond to Him through our lives. It is very common in our day and age to claim something and not live it but people are simply wanting us to live out what we are speaking about. The gentleness & kindness that we display in our relationships will truly determine how people view the love of God.Nothing the Lord does is accidental or unintentional so why does He ask us to walk in these attributes? God asks us to walk in meekness and humility (gentleness) and grace and integrity (kindness), because as a society we get so focused on having a right to do something but we need to be more concerned about doing what is right in the Lord's eyes. There are moments we think we have the right to be angry or the right to walk in our flesh but the bible encourages us to lay down our lives and pick up our crosses. 1) We can do the right things on paper but people discern if our hearts were joyful in the action. 2) If something is a part of our personalities, we have the power to change it. 3) Being kind and gentle will always give God all the glory. There is an aspect of living this life that God is calling us to give without expecting anything in return. The Fruit of the Spirit allows us to to live a life surrendered to the service of others, without manipulation or expectation. The world is often telling us that it's good to be nice but Jesus isn't just telling us to be nice to one another, He is asking us to ultimately love our enemy as an act of ultimate obedience to God. God has already paid the price for the broken people of this world, all He asks of us is to be a group of people that would tend to their wounds and help restore them back to who He calls them to be! Application: What are some ways that you can start to operate in gentleness and kindness in the relationships and human interactions you come across daily? Prayer: Father, I pray that I will be gentle and kind in all circumstances. I long to love on the broken people of this world as a service unto you. Break my heart for what breaks yours and allow me to be an open vessel of your love today!

When Jesus walked through the earth He did so with the intention of being an example for how to live life with the Spirit. The fruit of our spirit is not something that just appears during times of trouble but cultivated daily so that people around us will be able to have access to someone that has joy, peace, kindness, faithfulness and so forth. Apostle Paul tells us in Galatians that there is a constant battle between the flesh and the spirit and all of us Christians should try our best to live by the spirit and not by the flesh. When we think about faithfulness it can be broken down into a simple equation of Faithfulness being a result of character, stewardship and longevity. These three things being different from those that are out there in the world will help people identify that we carry the faithful love of Jesus.  1. Character is not something that is a front but it is who you are in every aspect of our lives, both seen and unseen. It's what allows us to live life with integrity. 2. Stewardship requires us to act in obedience and not in comparison. Each of us has been given a portion and we are expected to multiply that portion based on our time, talent and treasure. 3. Longevity requires us to see things through consistently over an extended period of time. It's being able to tap into a supernatural source to go through life without burning out. We are not called to be perfect and we should never allow that to discourage us but everyday of this life we should be trying to look more like Jesus. We are called to live a life that is not easily discredited and the good news is that we can. So what does the fruit of faithfulness look like in our lives? Maybe it's us just making it into church through tough circumstances, maybe it's worshiping God through some painful moments. Jesus is faithful to us despite our unfaithfulness and He has given us the ability to do the same!Application: Is there an area of your character, how you steward or your ability to endure that can be worked on today? Prayer: Father, I long to be a faithful follower of your will and your word. I understand that it is easy to give into our flesh and ask for things that we want but more than the desires of my flesh I long to live a life that is worthy of you. Help me endure in faithfulness and help me develop my character, become a good steward of these resources and to have longevity in this race! In Jesus name Amen

Many times in the Bible we have examples of Jesus  was walking through life and walking through crowds. It's not that he was lazy but he was trying to model a lifestyle where we get to work out of a place of patience and rest. When we pray, “God I want all that you have for me.” Do we consider what that statement means? We like to think that if things are good they are from God but there  are moments that God allows opposition to slow us down. Opposition can feel like it was sent to destroy us but in fact the Lord allows those things to develop us. Instead of being angry at God we need to start getting a perspective that the attack is a compliment that we are going in the right direction in life. Patience encourages us to: 1. Be faithful in what we're doing. 2. To trust God especially when we don't understand. 3. To pursue God and operate out of a place of rest. If we can be present and wait for what God has for us we will find that a lifestyle of rest in Jesus which will ultimately yield the greatest form of trust. When we continue to rush through life it shows our lack of contentment but God is longing to change all of that. Our situations can be a lot but it does not give us the permission to doubt and curse God, instead through patience we can praise Him every step of the way. Application: How do we begin to trust God when the waiting has been more than just one night? Do we understand that God is not done with us yet? Prayer: Father I pray that you give me patience to go through this life. I understand that in this season you are developing me and making me whole. I long to trust you without doubts plaguing me and I pray that I will fix my eyes solely on you and not the things of this life! In jesus name, amen!

Jesus walks through the garden of our lives and he reaches in to see if there is fruit. Sometimes we advertise that we are fruit bearing believers but when the Lord looks for it, He might not find anything. God prunes us because that is a part of Him extending His grace towards us. God is constantly trying to remind us of how far we have come, especially if we've allowed life to make us stingy with our praise and generosity! God didn't need Mary's worship just like He doesn't need one more voice to fill the choir of heaven, but He honored Mary because she understood what time it was and who it was that she was honoring. If everything in this life belongs to God, there is absolutely nothing that did not come from the generosity of God including the breath in our lungs. With this resource all He is asking is that we take care of His bride and we as believers will take care of what he loves the most for the following reasons: 1) How much we've been loved will determine how much we love. 2) It's not that we don't have a seed to sow, it's that most of us are sowing it in the wrong place. 3) God doesn't want our money, He is only after our hearts!Stewardship is all a test and God is looking for people that are willing to trust him with taking care of their lives. If we sow our seed in the right soil it produces a tree that produces fruit that continue to carry seeds. When we sow something it gives it the potential to bear fruit that will continue to bless us in the future. So if we want more seed in our lives, let's begin to sow what we have into God and all that He loves. Our God did not hold back when He gave all of heaven to save us so in return, let's become a group of people that give him everything!

There comes a point in life when we realize that we cannot control anyone other than ourselves and we need to develop our weaknesses into strengths. If our self control starts in our minds then we need to become masters of what thought patterns are cycling through them and by living out the fruit of the spirit, its evidence will convict those around us! Sometimes the things we choose to do might not be sinful but we do need to ask the question if it was helpful or beneficial. We need to live to a standard that raises the people around us also to a new level. We need to look at every area of our lives when it comes to discipline because everything we have been given is for others and not for us. 1. Self control and discipline is a way we get to honor God.  2. Discipline in one area will bleed into other areas.  3. There are consequences to a lack of self control and can cost you your call We need to take ownership and authority over our minds, our mouths and our actions. If we are more concerned about what people see instead of what God sees we have completely missed the point. If we continue to live a life that pleases our sinful nature eventually it ends up feeling right. But the Bible doesn't tell us to follow our flesh, it asks us to crucify it and we need to be people who pursue that discipline till the end. Jesus himself displayed the greatest moment of self control by dying on the cross for us and He did so that we have a model to look at as we are on this journey! Application: What are some areas that you lack self control that you need to be made obedient to Christ? Prayer: Father I ask that you help me self control and discipline. I long to please you in every area of my life so I ask that you help me strengthen and work on my weaknesses so that I continue to look like you! 

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