The fruit of the Spirit is… not was… not will be… Is… Right here.. Right now… These are not just qualities the Spirit produced in the lives of Christians in the past… They are not just qualities He will produce in us in heaven… He is producing them in the lives of people surrendered to [...]

Spend time imagining Christ as a vine and you as a branch, bearing His fruit. What ideas of the type of relationship He wants with you do you gather from this image found in John 15? What questions about your relationship with Him do you want to ask Him?  Ask him to give you insight [...]

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Bearing Fruit

After years of sending missions teams to Panama, it was finally time. Just this past summer Dorrie and her team got to see local students from Panama launch a mission trip of their own to the Dominican Republic.  The seeds that they planted are bearing fruit and Dorrie got to see it first hand. Related: [...]

Fruit snacks Frozen strawberries, seedless grapes and peeled banana make great frozen snacks. Freeze on trays and place in plastic bags for quick treats. Fresh melon, pineapple, apples, pears or peaches are great barbecued. For a different twist, stir in 1/4 cup of apricot, peaches or pineapple preserves before serving cooked vegetables like carrots or [...]

Cooking/baking Scalding tomatoes, peaches or pears in boiling water before peeling makes it easier on you and the fruit, skins slip right off. Put dates and other sticky fruits in the freezer for about an hour before cutting up. It will make it easier. Fresh melon, pineapple, apples, pears or peaches are great barbecued. Spread [...]

Seeing the Fruit of Online Ministry

Loralyn has seen the fruit of online ministry. She fondly thinks of Patricia’s story, a woman who initially asked for prayer, just to know someone loved her and also to understand her own worth. After completing several online Bible studies and forming a friendship with Loralyn, Patricia became secure in her relationship with God and [...]

Ingredients: 1 package frozen chocolate chip cookie dough 1 15-1/4-ounce can sliced pineapple 1 8-ounce package light cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 banana, sliced 2 kiwi, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Press cookie dough onto a 14-inch pizza pan. Bake until browned [...]

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Business Leaders Discover God

How can business leaders who have no opportunity or interest in attending church be reached with the gospel? LeaderImpact’s discovery groups are one way to engage peoples’ immediate needs (learning to be better leaders) and helping them to understand their spiritual needs as well. Tim’s recent conversations with not-yet-Christian businesspeople demonstrate the effectiveness of these [...]