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The Holy Spirit #4 - Who is the Holy Spirit? (Part 4)
Russ Brasher turns to Galatians 5:22–24 to show that the fruit of the Spirit isn't nine separate goals to master but one fruit: the character of Jesus, grown in us by the Holy Spirit. For anyone worn out from trying harder to be patient, kind, or at peace, it's an invitation to stop chasing the list and start staying close to Christ.
The Holy Spirit #3 - Who is the Holy Spirit? (Part 3)
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund unpacks Galatians 5:16-21, showing that walking with the Holy Spirit — not rule-keeping or willpower — is what actually reorders our desires. A candid, hope-filled look at temptation, relational conflict, and what it means to stay in step with God today.
Are You Who You Want to Be?
Shawn Barrett wrestles with a question every Christian knows too well: why do we keep sinning even after finding grace? Drawing on Scripture, Augustine, and Switchfoot, he unpacks the tension of the "already and not yet" and offers four practical steps toward walking closer to Christ.
What Should or Could We Be Doing During Lent?
Recent history has revealed that Evangelicals are not typically first in line to observe Lent, but there is biblical wisdom in setting aside times of special observance and dedication for our personal and corporate growth during the season of Lent leading up to Easter.
We are Made for Community
Being in a community of believers helped me to receive healing and the liberating truths of the gospel in ways that allowed those truths to soak deep into the core of my being. My ongoing work of transformation was taking place in community.