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The “Withouts” (needing the Beatitudes and the fruit of the Spirit)

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Steve Simms

Life will go better if you avoid being without the Beatitudes and the fruit of the Spirit! Open your life up to them today! Some desires need to be resisted. Others need to be cultivated. Wisdom knows the difference.

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When you can’t do it, be God’s conduit

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Steve Simms

Somewhere betweenEager excusesAnd excessive effortWe can surrenderTo the LordAnd let His spiritual giftsOverflow withThe fruit of His SpiritFrom within usAs we open our heartAs a conduitTo graciously giveWhat we haveFlowing through us.(Can’t do it?Be God’s conduitAnd leave the resultsWith Him.) … Continue reading →

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Gentleness — fruit of the Holy Spirit

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Steve Simms

Gentleness is an aspect of the fruit of the Spirit. It’s a characteristic of Spirit-led people.Gentleness takes a “soft touch” approach to life. It’s “soft spoken” — “speaking the truth in love.” Be gentle. Handle life with care. Gentleness nudges and … Continue reading →

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