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Fruit of the Spirit

The Secret of Success

January 19, 2016 By Phil Ressler 3 Comments

“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5, ESV)

Back in the 80’s, there was a movie that starred Michael J. Fox called The Secret of My Success. Success is something many of us strive after but it is often very elusive. Because of the elusiveness of success, we wonder “what is the secret?” What is the Secret of Success? Hardwork? Some think success is discovered through hard work. Success is not seen as … [Read more...] about The Secret of Success

Defining the Fruit of the Spirit

January 18, 2016 By Phil Ressler 7 Comments

"But the Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." Galatians 5:22–23 (ESV)

We could not talk about a Spirit-filled life without talking about the Fruit of the Spirit. The Fruit of the Spirit is not apples, oranges, watermelon, bananas and the like. The Fruit of the Spirit is what is produced in you and through you as a result of the Holy Spirit living in you. It is the natural by-product of God’s presence in your life. Galatians 5:22–23 … [Read more...] about Defining the Fruit of the Spirit

Giving up the Pursuit of Happiness

March 27, 2014 By Phil Ressler 4 Comments

40 Things to Give up for Lent and Beyond: The Pursuit of Happiness

Get the Book Join the Mailing List Week 3: Thursday Scripture Verses Psalm 30:1–12 Philippians 4:4–7 James 1:2–4 Questions to Consider What makes you happy? What makes you unhappy? What is the difference between happiness and joy? How do we experience joy even when we may not be happy? How does Jesus give us joy? Plan of Action Take a … [Read more...] about Giving up the Pursuit of Happiness

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