Adherence Produces the Fruit of the Spirit 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! Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. GALATIANS 5:22-24 (NLT) Don’t we all have an innate desire for all of the fruit of the Spirit once we become aware that the power of the Holy Spirit lives withinSEE DETAILS

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 THESSALONIANS 5:18 (NLT) The other morning, I was on my daily walk, and I noticed how crystal-clear and blue the sky was. I had a picture-perfect view of the entire Sun Valley and Camelback Mountain – it was breathtaking. I just took in the view with awe and thankfulness. But then I remembered why the air was so clear of all the hot dust that is normal for a summerSEE DETAILS

“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down on your anger and do not give the devil a foothold. EPHESIANS 4:26-27 (NIV) Most counselors agree that suppressing anger ultimately does nothing to eliminate it. Suppressed anger resembles moss living in the damp, dark, corner of the basement. You may not see it, but it is spreading. It does not go away on its own. So, even though suppression is a choice, let’s agree that it is not a desirable one. Les Carter, Ph.D., Frank Minirth,SEE DETAILS