Podcasts about spiritual fruit

Not all “spiritual fruit” comes from God's Spirit. 1 Timothy 4:1–5 warns against chasing spiritual “badges” or performance, reminding us that true gospel fruit overflows with gratitude, humility, and love—not pride, comparison, or legalism. Spiritual practices should foster thanksgiving and unity, not envy or self-promotion. This week, trade striving for gratitude, and let the Spirit's fruit show in your ordinary, thankful life.

Wednesday October 22, 2025XIX Week After Pentecost—In today's episode, we see how God's power, justice, and love overturn the ways of the world—calling His people to live with spiritual vision, holy restraint, and radical grace.

What if the secret to real change is not trying harder but staying connected to the One who gives life? We open John 15 and let Jesus' picture of the vine and branches reframe how transformation actually works, why pruning isn't punishment, and how fruit grows without the hustle mindset. Instead of a checklist of virtues, we talk about fruit as evidence of life—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self‑control—flowing from a steady, relational connection to Christ.We walk through the cycle Jesus shows us: abide, bear fruit, face pruning, then bear more fruit. Pruning hurts because God cuts back what steals strength, exposes what we rely on besides Him, and invites us into trust. But pruning is preparation, not rejection. That perspective reshapes seasons of suffering and discomfort into spaces where God readies us for greater impact. Along the way, we press into identity: being loved as the Father loves the Son. That love becomes the anchor for confidence, forgiveness, and generosity, and it spills into how we build church culture—wide welcome, honest grace, and open‑handed giving that fuels mission.Abiding isn't vague. We spell out rhythms that help you make your home in Christ: resting in His promises, letting His words remain in you, building simple habits that outlast willpower, and removing hindrances that numb your attention and steal your roots. If you've felt stuck between who you are and who you sense you're called to become, this conversation offers a better path—less striving, more staying. Subscribe, share with a friend who's weary of white‑knuckle religion, and leave a review to tell us how you're choosing to abide this week.

You may want to have love, peace, joy, self-control and all the other results of our faith...but are you willing to accept the responsibility to grow them? Christ-followers are given the seeds of these attributes, but will they accept their roles as gardeners, nurturers, growers and harvesters of this spiritual fruit? And what if the primary method for tending and nurturing these spiritual qualities is through suffering and being under pressure?! Would we all still choose to become Christians if we knew that it would require suffering like Jesus...in order to experience resurrection and miracles and power like Jesus? Spiritual fruit isn't delivered fully ripened, it must be grown!

Series: Signs & GloryTitle: How do I live as a disciple of Jesus today?Subtitle: Part 2Scripture: John 15:7-17 NIV, Isaiah 5, Psalm 80Bottom Line: A disciple of Jesus today is growing to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him, and leading others to do the same.INTRODUCTIONCONTEXTSERMON OUTLINECONCLUSIONNOTESQUESTIONS TO CONSIDER DISCUSSION QUESTIONSMAIN REFERENCES USEDOpening prayer: Lord God, help us grow to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him and leading others to do the same. INTRODUCTIONWhat does a disciple of Jesus look like today? Well, these examples are a good place to start. They loved their enemies and forgave them.Bottom Line: A disciple of Jesus today is growing to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him, and leading others to do the same.CONTEXTJesus's disciples are deeply troubled because they have just heard 3 things:One of them will betray Jesus,Jesus is about to leave them and go where they cannot go, and Peter will deny Jesus 3 times that night.He's taught them again to love each other as he has loved themHe's told them his spirit will come and empower them to do all that he's taught them to doHe's coming back (resurrected, as his spirit, second coming)They leave the upper room where they've had their feet washed, heard all of this, and now they're heading to the garden of gethsamene to pray and be arrested.Sub questions for today:Q. What does spiritual fruit look like?Q. How do I bear spiritual fruit that will last?OUTLINE (w/ help from Matt Carter & ChatGPT)Transition: This passage breaks down into 2 sections: 1) True disciples bear fruit, and 2) What that fruit looks like. Today we'll focus on part 2: What does true spiritual fruit look like and how do we bear it?Let's ask some questions:Q. What do I want you to know today?A. What the fruit of a true disciple of Jesus Christ looks like.Spiritual fruit Is from God through his spiritLasts foreverWhat does this fruit look like according to this passage?Answered prayer. God tells us to ask whatever we want in Jesus' name and it will be given to us. (15:7, 16)Proof that we're true disciples of Jesus. (15:8, 14)Glorify God (15:8) which is why we were created.Overflowing with his joy (> happiness, which is based solely on circumstances). (15:11)Love of God (in obeying his commands) and people (in obeying his commands). (15:10, 12, 14, 17)Friendship with God through Jesus. (15:14-15)Security in your salvation:"Already clean" (15:3)"I chose you" (15:16)Q. Why do I want you to know this?A. Because you will know where you stand as a disciple of Jesus Christ: true or false; fruit-bearing or not.Q. What do I want you to do?A. Bear spiritual fruit that will last forever. Q. Why?A. Because Jesus says this is why he chose you and me. Therefore, we should do this.Q. How?A. By training to remain in Christ. Here are 4 training regiments that will help:Know, believe, and obey God's word.Pray bold, specific, and believing prayers in Jesus' name.Love each other sacrificially ("As I have loved you").Recognizing and embracing the principle of pruning requires suffering, trials and testing.ConclusionBottom Line: A disciple of Jesus today is growing to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him, and leading others to do the same.When we train to remain/abide in Christ, we will grow in the character and competencies of Jesus Christ, in his power (not ours), and we will lead others to do this as well. Q. How do I know I'm doing this?A. You'll multiply yourself. You'll lead people to Christ deep and wide.You'll help others lead people to Christ deep and wide.You'll see God's love spread through his word in you.Q. What's next?A. Commit to getting a good grip on God's word by reading it daily, praying it daily, and obeying it daily.B. Consider H.E.A.R. Method. https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/bible-journaling-method-to-hear-god-speakINVITATIONWhat about you? Peter puts it all in perspective in his first sermon:““Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭36‬-‭39‬ ‭NIV‬‬How do we respond? Answer 2 questions:Take out a card or piece of paper right now. Write down the answer to these questions: What is God saying to me right now?What am I going to do about it? Write this down on a sheet of paper. What I hear you saying, Lord, is ___________________.[my name] is going to believe/do __________________________________________________ as a result.Finally, share this with your Home or Mission group this week when you gather as a testimony about what God is doing in your life. You don't have to get too specific to give him praise.Lord's Supper, 1 Cor 11:23-26 is good passage.Also, say something like, "Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again." (past, present, and future)PrayNOTESOutline with help from Matt Carter and ChatGPTII. Spiritual Fruit in a Disciple of Jesus today looks like this: (15:7-17)A. Answered prayer--this happens because of the union with Jesus. The "sap" is the back and forth communication. "My words remain in you" (7)Jesus speaks through his word. God prunes and cleans through his word (3).We respond in prayer. Where there is prayer, there are answers. God listens to his people. It looks like breathing. "When the Holy Spirit is pulsing through you, you pray without thinking. You just talk to God." -CarterPrayer is as important to the soul as breathing to the body.B. Obedient love--we obey because we love. Our love flows from our obedience. Obedience is the evidence of love.A persistently, willfully, disobedient person is not a Christian.What's cool here is that even though Jesus is our King and has every right to demand our obedience, he doesn't treat us like slaves. He sees us as friends. Slaves are given commands without explanation. Jesus invites us into his inner circle. He shares his friendship and explains what he's doing. Not always as much as we'd like but he tells us what the Father says to him. (14-15)C. Inexhaustible joy--Jesus, who fills our Dixie cup/cone cup with joy, immerses our Dixie cup of joy into his ocean of joy.Happiness is dependent on your circumstances. Joy transcends your circumstances.ExamplesPaul in Prison (Philippians 1:12–21; 4:4)Happiness: No one would be happy about being chained up, falsely accused, and awaiting trial. His circumstances were bleak.Joy: Paul still wrote, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice” (Phil. 4:4). His joy was rooted in Christ being proclaimed and in knowing that “to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” His joy transcended his imprisonment.The Apostles Beaten (Acts 5:40–42)Happiness: After being flogged by the Sanhedrin, they weren't happy about the pain or humiliation.Joy: They “rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.” Joy came from sharing in Christ's sufferings and being faithful witnesses.Jesus on the Cross (Hebrews 12:2)Happiness: The cross was excruciating, shameful, and horrific—nothing about it was happy.Joy: Yet Hebrews says Jesus endured it “for the joy set before him”—the joy of redeeming us, glorifying the Father, and sitting down at His right hand.Job LossHappiness: Losing your job doesn't make you happy. The stress, loss of income, and uncertainty feel heavy.Joy: A believer can still have joy by trusting God's provision, remembering His past faithfulness, and resting in His promises. Joy looks like saying, “This is hard, but I know God is still with me and will provide,” even while updating your résumé.It's no coincidence that Jesus follows, "If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love" (10) with, "I have told you this so that my joy may be in your and that your joy may be complete." (11) "Joy comes through obedience." -Carter

Series: Signs & GloryTitle: How do I live as a disciple of Jesus today?Subtitle: Part 1Scripture: John 15:1-6 NIV, Isaiah 5, Psalm 80Bottom Line: A disciple of Jesus today is growing to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him, and leading others to do the same.INTRODUCTIONCONTEXTSERMON OUTLINECONCLUSIONNOTESQUESTIONS TO CONSIDER DISCUSSION QUESTIONSMAIN REFERENCES USEDOpening prayer: Lord God, help us grow to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him and leading others to do the same. INTRODUCTION"(Jesus said from the cross), 'Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.' That young man—I forgive him. I forgive him, because it is what Christ did, and it is what Charlie would do." Erika KirkCf. Members of Mother Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston forgave the murderer of their family members (Dylan Roof). (2015)Cf. Tim Allen forgiving his father after hearing Erika Kirk forgiving the young man who assassinated her husband Charlie.Jesus loved and forgave his enemies as they were executing him.What does a disciple of Jesus look like today? Well, these examples are a good place to start. They loved their enemies and forgave them.Bottom Line: A disciple of Jesus today is growing to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him, and leading others to do the same.Draw the matrix showing that high or Christlike character and high competency results in spiritual fruitfulness forever.CONTEXTJesus's disciples are deeply troubled because they have just heard 3 things:One of them will betray Jesus,Jesus is about to leave them and go where they cannot go, and Peter will deny Jesus 3 times that night.He's taught them again to love each other as he has loved themHe's told them his spirit will come and empower them to do all that he's taught them to doHe's coming back (resurrected, as his spirit, second coming)They leave the upper room where they've had their feet washed, heard all of this, and now they're heading to the garden of gethsamene to pray and be arrested.OUTLINE (w/ help from Matt Carter & ChatGPT)Bottom Line: A disciple of Jesus today is growing to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him, and leading others to do the same.Transition: This passage breaks down into 2 sections: 1) True disciples bear fruit, and 2) What that fruit looks like. We'll follow that with how we bear this spiritual fruit that lasts.I. True Disciples of Jesus Today Bear Spiritual Fruit that will last. (15:-1-6)7th of 7 "I am" statementsI am the bread of lifeI am the light of the worldI am the gateI am the good shepherdI am the resurrection and the lifeI am the way, the truth and the lifeI am the true vineNot "a" but "the""True vine" implies that there are "false vines"While the vineyard was a picture of Israel (Isaiah 5, Psalm 80), Jesus says it's a false vine because they produced "sour, inedible grapes". Jesus is the True Vine.Jesus is also the true Israel or God and man in fellowship through Jesus Christ. -JohnstonFruitfulness = Living to our God-given potential out of the overflow of our relationship with Jesus.God calls Adam and Eve to be fruitful and multiply. (Genesis 1:28) "The fruitfulness that was lost thorugh the Fall, is recovered through Christ and his redemption." -Johnston"The recovery of true fruitfulness in life is bound up in the recovery of fellowship with God through Jesus Christ." -JohnstonJesus connects fruitfulness to fellowship. We are Grace Christian FELLOWSHIP. That is we are a people connected in fellowship to one another through our fellowship with Jesus Christ. The Point: "The path to God doesn't go through the nation of Israel; it goes through Jesus." -CarterIt's about union with Jesus. (Connection to the true vine)Jesus is the True Vine, Father is the Vinedresser, we are the branches.2 types of disciples:Living and (alive in Christ)Dead (never exercised saving faith; Ex. Judas Iscariot); "They hang around Jesus without a genuine, life-giving relationship with him." False disciples will be cut off and burned in judgment.If you are alive in Christ, God will do his part to insure you are fruitful--pruning is key:Dead woodGood wood that will decrease fruitfulness if not removedGod's commitment to your fruit-bearing > Your commitment to comfort"God will do whatever it takes for you to bear fruit. John Newton, the great eighteenth-century English pastor and songwriter, began a letter this way:'At length, and without further apology for my silence, I sit down to ask you how you fare. Afflictions I hear have been your lot; and if I had not heard so, I should have taken it for granted: for I believe the Lord loves you, and as many as He loves He chastens.I think you can say, afflictions have been good for you, and I doubt not but you have found strength according to your day; so that, though you may have been sharply tried, you have not been overpowered.'" -Newton, Amazing Works, 156-57True disciples abide or remain connected to Jesus. Ex. Like a branch drawing life-giving sap from the vine is essential to life and fruit-bearing.“Here Jesus introduced that rich word abide, which has to do with remaining close to Him. Jesus declared that our productivity, our fruitfulness, is directly linked to our abiding in Him. As Christians, we will bear fruit, but it will vary in degree. The closer we stay to Christ, the more fruit we will bear. The more we wander out from the center and neglect the means of grace that He has given to us, the less fruit we will produce” -RC Sproul"People who claim to be Christians but do not show evidence of his life flowing through them will be cut off, gathered up nd burned." V. 6"A fruitless disciple is not a disciple at all."- CarterHow does God cause us to bear spiritual fruit? Through his word.II. Spiritual Fruit in a Disciple of Jesus today looks like this: (15:7-17)A. Answered prayer--this happens because of the union with Jesus. The "sap" is the back and forth communication. "My words remain in you" (7)Jesus speaks through his word. God prunes and cleans through his word (3).We respond in prayer. Where there is prayer, there are answers. God listens to his people. It looks like breathing. "When the Holy Spirit is pulsing through you, you pray without thinking. You just talk to God." -CarterPrayer is as important to the soul as breathing to the body.B. Obedient love--we obey because we love. Our love flows from our obedience. Obedience is the evidence of love.A persistently, willfully, disobedient person is not a Christian.What's cool here is that even though Jesus is our King and has every right to demand our obedience, he doesn't treat us like slaves. He sees us as friends. Slaves are given commands without explanation. Jesus invites us into his inner circle. He shares his friendship and explains what he's doing. Not always as much as we'd like but he tells us what the Father says to him. (14-15)C. Inexhaustible joy--Jesus, who fills our Dixie cup/cone cup with joy, immerses our Dixie cup of joy into his ocean of joy.Happiness is dependent on your circumstances. Joy transcends your circumstances.ExamplesPaul in Prison (Philippians 1:12–21; 4:4)Happiness: No one would be happy about being chained up, falsely accused, and awaiting trial. His circumstances were bleak.Joy: Paul still wrote, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice” (Phil. 4:4). His joy was rooted in Christ being proclaimed and in knowing that “to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” His joy transcended his imprisonment.The Apostles Beaten (Acts 5:40–42)Happiness: After being flogged by the Sanhedrin, they weren't happy about the pain or humiliation.Joy: They “rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.” Joy came from sharing in Christ's sufferings and being faithful witnesses.Jesus on the Cross (Hebrews 12:2)Happiness: The cross was excruciating, shameful, and horrific—nothing about it was happy.Joy: Yet Hebrews says Jesus endured it “for the joy set before him”—the joy of redeeming us, glorifying the Father, and sitting down at His right hand.Job LossHappiness: Losing your job doesn't make you happy. The stress, loss of income, and uncertainty feel heavy.Joy: A believer can still have joy by trusting God's provision, remembering His past faithfulness, and resting in His promises. Joy looks like saying, “This is hard, but I know God is still with me and will provide,” even while updating your résumé.It's no coincidence that Jesus follows, "If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love" (10) with, "I have told you this so that my joy may be in your and that your joy may be complete." (11) "Joy comes through obedience." -Carter

“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!” (Galatians 5:22–23 NLT) How do I know if you’re a Christian? For that matter, how do you know if I’m a Christian? You can’t see my heart. You can’t see my faith. But you can see the results of my faith. Jesus said, “Yes, just as you can identify a tree by its fruit, so you can identify people by their actions” (Matthew 7:20 NLT). I can’t determine if you’re a follower of Jesus merely by your profession; I need to see evidence in you. And that evidence is spiritual fruit. Spiritual fruit doesn’t grow overnight; it takes time. Sometimes the best judge of the growth in your life is another person. You may be introspective and ask, “Have I become more like Jesus in the last twenty-four hours?” But that’s like trying to watch your kids grow. The growth is too subtle to notice in real time. But someone who hasn’t seen your kids in months may say, “Wow, they’ve really grown!” Similarly, you may not see spiritual growth in your own life. But someone else might say, “You’ve really changed!” That’s the work of the Holy Spirit in you. And that’s important because Jesus said, “You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name” (John 15:16 NLT). Jesus wants to see spiritual fruit in your life. The apostle Paul identifies the fruit in Galatians 5:22–23. It starts with love—love for God and for others. Jesus said, “If you love me, obey my commandments” (John 14:15 NLT). We bear spiritual fruit when we show our love for the Lord. We show our love for the Lord by doing what He says. The Holy Spirit helps produce spiritual fruit by reminding us of God’s commands. Jesus also said, “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples” (John 13:35 NLT). We bear spiritual fruit when we show love to others—especially to people who are hard to love. The Holy Spirit helps in this area by reminding us of the love that God has shown us. We express that love by maintaining a spirit of joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Another translation of Galatians 5:22–23 puts it this way: “Things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely” (MSG). How do you bring forth this fruit? Jesus said, “But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted!” (John 15:7 NLT). You remain in Christ. You sink your roots deeply in the soil of God’s Word. You get your nourishment from it. You stand strong when conditions get bad. You invite the Holy Spirit to cut away the dead or unhealthy branches in your life. That’s how you produce spiritual fruit. Reflection question: What does spiritual fruit look like in your life? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Daily Devotions from Greg Laurie" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known."All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is Jesus looking for when He examines your life? In Mark 11:11-26, we see Jesus confront a fig tree that had leaves but no fruit, a powerful illustration of how God views our spiritual fruitfulness. Just like physical fruit satisfies and nourishes people, spiritual fruit glorifies and satisfies God (John 15:8).In this sermon, “What Is Jesus Looking for in You?” missionary Steve Kern explores what the Bible says about bearing spiritual fruit. Using the parable of the fig tree, he challenges us to live a life of genuine faith, bearing lasting spiritual fruit that glorifies God. Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/ Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

God's fruit Inspection is nothing how we envision. Do we even know what is the fruit God is speaking about? Are we ready for God's feedback here or in eternity? A lot of questions for a scripture filled teaching. #AnitaSpeaks #PersonalGrowth

Fruit Inspection - How can you bear more fruit if you don't know what GOD means about fruit? This is a thick sip about Personal Development, Trials and Struggles, and God's Warnings. #AnitaSpeaks #PersonalGrowth

Be a spiritual fruit not a religious nut - How to avoid fanaticism, Sydney, Bhagavad Gita 2.46 by Exploring mindfulness, yoga and spirituality

Prayer Moment 1 of 5 in SeptemberPrayer for Visions & Dreams1. Christians to Have Visions & Dreams: Pray that Christians around the world would have visions and dreams that embolden them to preach the Good News of Jesus in the Buddhist world. 2. Buddhists to Have Visions & Dreams: Pray for Buddhists to have visions and dreams of Jesus that would draw them to saving faith in Him. 3. Spiritual Fruit from Visions & Dreams: Pray that God-given dreams and visions would bring fruit for the building of the Kingdom.

Christians have an inner conflict. They are fighting against the desires of the flesh, which are against the desires of the Holy Spirit. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes three images that show what it means to walk in the Spirit: a cross, a road, and a garden. What does it practically mean to walk in the Spirit? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

Christians have an inner conflict. They are fighting against the desires of the flesh, which are against the desires of the Holy Spirit. In this message, Pastor Lutzer describes three images that show what it means to walk in the Spirit: a cross, a road, and a garden. What does it practically mean to walk in the Spirit? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control—these are the fruit of the Holy Spirit. This stands in stark contrast to the deeds of the flesh that we war against. In this message from Galatians 5, Pastor Lutzer explains the relationship between God's Spirit and His law. What does it really mean to keep in step with the Spirit? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control—these are the fruit of the Holy Spirit. This stands in stark contrast to the deeds of the flesh that we war against. In this message from Galatians 5, Pastor Lutzer explains the relationship between God's Spirit and His law. What does it really mean to keep in step with the Spirit? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

Mark 11:12-25 presents an interesting series of events where Jesus cures a fig tree for not producing fruit and then clears the temple. Are these two narratives related? What can we learn from them? Join us as Dallas sits down with special guest Cesar Cruz to break down this passage.

In today's special episode, host Cyndee Ownbey welcomes back Renee Rowell, a dedicated women's ministry leader who serves at a church in Columbia, South Carolina. Renee opens up about her decades-long journey in ministry, including navigating a particularly challenging season marked by conflict, gossip, and discouragement. Through her honest storytelling, Renee shares how prayer, fasting, wise counsel, and the unwavering support of her church leadership helped her persevere and ultimately witness remarkable growth and unity within her women's ministry.If you've ever faced hardships in ministry—or are in the thick of a difficult season right now—Renee's testimony of God's faithfulness and the “fruit that remains” is sure to encourage you. Plus, don't miss exciting details about the upcoming Faithful Virtual Women's Ministry Conference, where Renee will be sharing even more practical wisdom for leaders.This episode is also available on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbESQ_2CQpU.The transcript is available on the Women's Ministry Toolbox blog here: https://womensministrytoolbox.com/womens-ministry-leader-interview-with-renee-rowell/.Listen to Renee's first interview here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qtPnleL1ZYkCKnn5GQaBe?si=3cc9ad89ecfe4382For more information about Cyndee's mentoring sessions click here: https://womensministrytoolbox.teachable.com/p/mentoring-1-sessionTo register for the Faithful Virtual Women's Ministry Conference visit: https://womensministrytoolbox.teachable.com/p/virtual-conference-2025Thank you for listening to the Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast. You'll find additional women's ministry resources below.Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources: Sign Up for My Email List - https://bit.ly/wmtbemail Website – https://womensministrytoolbox.com/ Online Store – https://womensministrytoolboxshop.com/ Online Training – https://womensministrytoolbox.teachable.com/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/womensministrytoolbox/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensministrytoolboxcommunity/ Women's Ministry Essentials on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wmtoolboxYou can connect with Cyndee via Facebook, Instagram (@womensministrytoolbox), and email (cyndee@womensministrytoolbox.com).

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today's shout-out goes to Chuck Peter from Roseville, MN. Thank you for standing with us throughout Project 23. You're helping people move from the appearance of faith to the fruit of it. This one's for you. Our text today is Mark 11:12-14: On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he was hungry. And seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to see if he could find anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. And he said to it, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard it. — Mark 11:12-14 At first glance, this seems like one of the most confusing moments in the Gospels. Jesus is hungry. He sees a fig tree full of leaves, promising the possibility of fruit. But when he gets close, there's nothing. So he curses it. Why? Because it looked fruitful from a distance, but had nothing to offer up close. This wasn't just about a tree. It was a parable in real time. An enacted warning. Jesus was making a point about empty religion. You see, the fig tree had the appearance of being healthy and vital. But no fruit. Just like the temple he was about to walk into. The temple was full of religious activity, rituals, and noise, but no repentance. No faith. No spiritual nourishment. It was all leaves, no fruit. Jesus sees through the façade. And he still does. From a distance, your life could look spiritual. Church attendance. Polite behavior. Christian language. Even Bible reading. But up close and intimate, does your life bear real fruit? Jesus doesn't curse the fig tree out of irritation. He curses it to make a statement. He's not fooled by appearances. Neither is he interested in performance that has no power behind it. So, stop focusing on looking spiritual. Start cultivating what actually matters—humility, repentance, love, truth, obedience, surrender. Because Jesus doesn't just want your leaves. He wants your life. And he wants it to be full of fruit. #RealFaith, #SpiritualFruit, #Mark11 ASK THIS: Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? What's the danger of outward appearances without spiritual depth? Where in your life are you tempted to “fake” fruit? What does real spiritual fruit look like for you this season? DO THIS: Ask someone who knows you well: “What kind of fruit do you see in my life?” And really listen. PRAY THIS: Jesus, I don't want to just look the part. I want to bear real fruit. Expose anything in me that's all appearance and no substance. Amen. PLAY THIS: “Clear the Stage” by Jimmy Needham.

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Greg explains that spirituality is measured by spiritual fruit, not spiritual gifts, then he answers questions about preterism, evidence for a beginning of the universe, the law requiring rapists to marry their victim, and whether or not Genesis 1 indicates God created chaos.   Topics: Commentary: Spirituality is measured by spiritual fruit, not spiritual gifts. (00:00) What are your thoughts on preterism? (05:00) Isn't the universe eternal? Can you provide any evidence for a beginning of the universe or a God? (23:00) How can you explain God forcing rape victims to marry their rapist in Deuteronomy 22:28–29? (44:00) If God subdued and controlled chaos in the creation account, bringing order out of disorder, then does that mean he created chaos? (52:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Greg Koukl and Michael Shermer at the End of the Decade of the New Atheists – Transcript of their dialogue

While Jesus in His divine power gives us all that we need to live this life for His glory, we are not excused from all personal responsibility when it comes to our own spiritual growth. There are certain things we can do to grow up in grace, growing in our spiritual fruitfulness. We can do […]

In our sermon series, The Life God Has Always Wanted For You, Pastor Levi Matteson talks about 1. Jesus Wants to Move in – Not Just Visit, 2. What You Meditate on Shapes What You Become, 3. Meditation Leads to Stability, Strength, and Spiritual Fruit, 4. Forgetfulness, Not Ignorance, is our Biggest Spiritual Problem, 5. Memorization is a Weapon in the Fight of Faith, 6. Meditation Moves Truth from Head to Heart, and 7. Meditation is a form of Self-Watching and Soul-Guarding. The scripture text is John 14:23, Psalm 1:1–3, Deuteronomy 4:9, and Matthew 4:1–4. This podcast episode is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, June 15, 2025.

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By Jonathan Beam - In this world the job of a farmer is daunting in this age. There are many problems that together work to make a bountiful harvest difficult. But God is also a farmer - pruning and preparing His people as the first fruits of His future spiritual harvest. He does not remove us if we do not initially

In our busy lives, we often lose sight of what truly matters—bearing fruit for God rather than simply staying busy. John 14:21 teaches that love for God manifests in love for others. While we may engage in good activities, we must ensure they fulfill God's purpose. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar discuss how easy it is to mistake productivity for fruitfulness, just as Martha was consumed with tasks while Mary chose to abide with Jesus. God is the vine, and we are the branches. True fruitfulness comes from abiding in Him, not just from doing His work. If our efforts lead to stress, pride, or anxiety, we are likely not growing spiritually. Many people are so caught up in ministry or service that they neglect their relationship with God. This is dangerous because it shifts our focus from Him to our own efforts.Busyness is often celebrated in today's culture, but scripture warns that it can be a distraction. Rest should not merely serve to improve our productivity; it should be a time to abide in God. We must ensure that our actions are motivated by love. Without love, our best efforts are meaningless. Love, at its core, is genuine care for God and others. True fruitfulness should be an effortless outcome of abiding in Christ. As we grow in our relationship with Him, we should be moved by the fruits of the Spirit to share the gospel. Our love for God deepens as we understand His love for us.God works so we can rest, and resting is an act of defiance against the false gods of busyness and self-reliance. Jesus left His throne to bring us into His kingdom, calling us to be faithful rather than to strive for immediate fruitfulness. God knows what we need and what is best for us. When raising children, we must ask whether we are teaching them to be busy or to be fruitful. Too often, we are simply in survival mode rather than guiding them to abide in Christ. Resting in the Lord allows us to slow down and reflect on His will. Service without seeking the Lord is harmful. Colossians 1:10 teaches that true fruitfulness comes from increasing in our  knowledge of God. To walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, we must devote ourselves to knowing His heart.Abiding in Christ requires time. Like any relationship, our connection with God deepens when we invest in it. Never approach ministry or service without first communing with Jesus. Fruitfulness cannot exist apart from truth, and it cannot be separated from Christ. Ultimately, our goal is not to achieve visible results but to remain faithful, trusting that God will bring about the fruit in His perfect timing.Send us a textThanks for listening! If you've been helped by this podcast, we'd be grateful if you'd consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro

This is message 8 in The Power of God's Name John 14:13-16, 15:16, 16:23-26 To ask in Jesus' name, as taught in John 14-16, is not a formula for getting what one wants, but a call to pray in alignment with Christ's will and authority. Jesus prepared His disciples to approach the Father with confidence, assuring them that their prayers would be heard and answered when offered in His name. Asking in Jesus' name means seeking God's glory, bearing spiritual fruit, and experiencing the joy of a relationship with the Father. It is both a sacred privilege and a serious responsibility, granted to those who belong to Christ and are committed to His purposes. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

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Choosing the Narrow Path in a World of 8 BillionScripture References: Matthew 7:13-14; Galatians 5:13-26; Matthew 24; John 15Sermon Notes:Intro: (Podcast intro music fades) Welcome to today's sermon. We are living in an unprecedented time – the population has exploded from 4 billion to over 8 billion in roughly one lifetime. It took all of human history until 1804 to reach 1 billion, yet we've added 4 billion recently. What is God doing? You have been chosen by God to be alive now, handpicked for the greatest potential harvest in history. He's setting the stage. But how do we partner with Him effectively in this unique moment? Jesus speaks of two paths: one wide and easy, chosen by most, leading to destruction; one narrow and difficult, leading to life (Matt 7:13-14). We're called to this narrow path. This path is vividly described in Galatians 5.Key Points: The Narrow Path (Galatians 5)Marked with Love & Service (v. 13-15): Live a life of constant love and committed service, not just to those like us, but to anyone in need (the Good Samaritan principle). Resist the end-times trend of love growing cold (Matt 24). True joy is found outside self-focus.Yielding to Purpose (v. 16): Yield to the Holy Spirit's power, abandoning self-life cravings. God has an incredible, unique purpose written for your life. Don't just coast; ask Him what it is for this season.Obedience (v. 17-21): Recognize the conflict between self-life (flesh) and the Spirit. Actively avoid sin ("obvious" behaviors listed). Obedience isn't a burden; it's the key to freedom, peace, and clarity.Full of Fruit (v. 22-23): The narrow path produces limitless spiritual fruit (love, joy, peace, patience, etc.) as we stay connected to God (John 15). The world needs to see this authentic fruit, not just gifts.Complete Surrender (v. 24): We who belong to Christ have crucified the self-life. This death to self is central. Surrender control ("dead people don't talk"). It's counter-cultural but leads to true freedom.Embracing God's Rhythms (v. 25): Live by the Spirit and keep in step with the Spirit. Honor His pacing, including rest (Sabbath) and the season you're in. Pursue holistic health.Humility (v. 26): Forsake arrogance, comparison, and jealousy. Value all people, made in God's image. Be quick to honor, bless, and build up, not tear down.Conclusion: The narrow path is challenging, yes, but it's glorious – it's what we were made for. Dissatisfaction often stems from settling for the wide road. A man from Iran's underground church, who met Jesus supernaturally, shared his struggle finding that same Jesus in American Christianity, asking, "I didn't know people like you [living the narrow way] existed." His words are haunting. The 8 billion people on this planet desperately need to know that Christians like you – committed to the narrow path of love, service, purpose, obedience, fruitfulness, surrender, rhythm, and humility – exist.Call to Action: Recognize the significance of this moment in history. Choose today: will you settle for the comfortable, wide-road Christianity, or will you embrace the narrow path where Jesus is? As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Commit to walking the narrow way outlined in Galatians 5. Let's be the people the world needs to see. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

EPISODE 457 | The 7 Signs of Bearing Spiritual FruitDo you hunger for God? Are you uncomfortable with sin? Is your life producing love, joy, and peace? Or are you stuck—comfortable but untransformed? The enemy wants to keep you stagnant. Jesus calls you to thrive.Join us as we expose spiritual roadblocks, dive into real-world insights, psychological research, and Scripture, and challenge you with practical steps to grow. Because a life in Christ is meant to overflow with fruit!Tune in now. Be challenged. Be transformed.OUR MISSION: We're uniting families in building the Kingdom. Over the past ten years, thousands have been blessed by a "family roadmap." We've been united in gathering in our respective homes every week to talk and pray using a fun, meaningful "Live IT Gathering Guide" based on subsequent Sunday readings. Get your free LIT Guide at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILoveMyFamily.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or the Live IT App at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠http://MassImpact.us/APP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We would be so grateful for your prayers, engagement, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Partnership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.GO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://MassImpact.us/PARTNER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We are a full-time missionary movement 100% dependent upon your prayers and financial partnership.SUPPORT OUR MISSION BY USING OUR AMAZON BUTTON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/461FFAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUY ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GREG'S BOOKS HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Twelve Roses" 12 Messages. ONE LIFE.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4gX4Glu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"The Magnificent Piglets of Pigletsville: Our Present-Day Plight Wrapped in a Fairytale"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3KIX87x⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IF YOU'RE A CATHOLIC MAN interested in missioned friendships marked by the hearts of men united in striving to build the Kingdom. GO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://Pentecost365.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT CATHOLIC BUSINESSES and leaders committed to professional excellence and building the Kingdom. GO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://MassImpact.us/KINGDOM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh, Most Holy Spirit, come and IGNITE the Great FIRE of Your Love! Set it ABLAZE in our minds and hearts!#Friendship #Mission #Catholic #Marriage #Family #ilovemyfamily #ThyKingdomCome #christian #home #faith #children #virtue #holiness #funny #inspiring #love #parents #happiness #heaven #politics #culture #Trump #Biden

You can look like wheat and still be a weed. Jesus' parable in Matthew 13 reminds us: in the Kingdom, it's not about appearances—it's about fruit. What is your life actually producing? This message calls us to stop pretending and start truly following.

The Prayers of Paul, Part 3 - Episode 236. Paul's prayer for the church at Colossae focuses on a single, significant fact: the Christian life begins in the mind of every believer. His prayer is that our minds would be "filled with the knowledge of God's will."

There is parable that Jesus says is the key to understanding all parables. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally helps us understand this important teaching of Jesus. Jesus didn't use parables to make everything clear, but to make everyone think.Questions to ask when reading a parable:1. Who does each character represent?2. Where is the surprise twist in the story?3. What are the kingdom lessons behind each parable? Today's parable: The Parable of the SowerMark 4:3-9 NLTA sower is someone who plants seed. Mark 4:14 - 20 Questions to ask:Who is being represented in this parable?The farmer is anyone sharing the seed—the truth of God's word.  The seed on the footpath represents people with hard hearts. Like rain on a water-proof jacket, it never soaks in. Why?Offense – holding unforgiveness in your heart makes you suspicious of everyone.Hurt – an unhealed heart will grow hard to protect itself from more hurt.Pride – the prideful heart isn't open to correction because they already think they know everything. Rebellion – the more you choose intentional disobedience, the harder it becomes to obey.Hebrews 3:7b-8a  Satan wants to steal God's truth from you, just like birds want your food. The seed on the rocky soil represents people with shallow hearts. Problems and persecution come and they wither rather quickly. John 16:33 MSG The seed among thorns represents those who let worry, wealth and wanting overtake the growing fruit. 1 John 2:16-17 NIV  The seed on good soil represents those who hear and accept—they repent, apply the word and live in the ways of the kingdom.James 1:23-24 NLT What is the twist in the story?The farmer threw seed everywhere. That was very inefficient farming, but it demonstrates the heart with which God shares Himself.  What are the kingdom lessons in the story?1. God's word is for everyone.He sows seed everywhere.Titus 2:11 You've been given the antidote to this world's sickness—don't keep it to yourself.Don't reject God on someone else's behalf. Don't decide for them—just sow seed. 2. It's the condition of our heart that determines if we receive from God.2 Peter 1:3 This is why Proverbs 4:23 says keep/guard your heart will all diligence and above all else. Safeguard your soil! 3. Our application of God's instruction determines the amount of fruit in our lives.James 2:14 Real faith is evidenced by action. What determines 30, 60, or 100 fold? The quality of the soil. Your production is based on your hearing and accepting—your obedience. The degree to which you obey is the degree to which you'll produce a harvest of spiritual fruit.    James 1:21 NLT ...Humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.What type of soil are you?

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Send us a textIf you're ready to grow deeper in your spiritual walk, this episode for you. In this episode, we explore what it means to bear spiritual fruit and how you can cultivate a life that reflects God's character and presence. Join us as we break down:The biblical foundation of spiritual fruit (Galatians 5:22-23)Practical steps to nurture your spiritual growthReal-life examples of living a fruitful Christian lifeJoin the email listThank you for all your support and for listening to another episode of A Christian Podcast with Kevin Wilson!Make today worth living

How do we truly measure the growth of our daughter's faith? Is it even possible to identify and cultivate spiritual development in our girls, especially in a culture that often mocks the pursuit of Christlikeness? On this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose tackle these pressing questions by diving into the concept of spiritual fruit, as described in Galatians 5:22-23.  Through personal stories, Biblical insights, and practical advice, Rachael and Natalie explore how we can use God's Word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to discern the “faith snapshots” in our girls' lives. From celebrating small wins to anchoring discipleship efforts in Scripture, this conversation equips moms with tools to nurture the spiritual growth of their daughters—ensuring their faith flourishes even through life's challenges.  You'll also hear from Patti Garibay, Founder & Executive Director of American Heritage Girls, in a Raising Godly Girls Minute. Patti's reflections on avoiding the “zoom-in” trap when gauging spiritual growth provide a refreshing perspective on allowing time and consistency to produce genuine fruit in our girls' hearts.  Whether your daughter is just beginning her faith journey or navigating the complexities of teenage years, this episode offers wisdom, encouragement, and actionable steps to ensure she remains connected to the true vine, Jesus Christ. Tune in and discover how to faithfully plant, water, and celebrate the fruit God is growing in her life.  Find an American Heritage Girls Troop near you, visit americanheritagegirls.org     Add even more Biblical wisdom to your parenting quiver, visit raisinggodlygirls.com

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