The Church of the Good Shepherd - Fruit = Healthiness

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Fruit = Healthiness

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It has been quite the journey so far studying the ins and outs of the character of God through looks into the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. I have been amazed by the interconnectivity of God’s Word, its relevance in our lives today, and its crucial messages that continue to come back again and again to remind us of His faithful love for us His children. One message of specific interest to me has been that of bearing fruit on the vine that is Christ. In both studies we have had great conversations about what it means to “remain in him,” and consequently what it means to “bear much fruit” (John 15). Some answers shared when I asked what fruit is Jesus talking about here have been “people who hear from us who Jesus is” and “being nice to one another.” Another student answered it’s the blossom of the plant, and therefore signs of healthy growth. And it is in that concept that I rested for a while, realizing that God is not some untouchable, unrecognizable “thing” out in who-knows-where, but He is instead “the gardener,” the “vine-dresser” who is constantly working on His creation in order for them to bear fruit and display signs of spiritual healthiness. I have read several times in Galatians 5 about the fruit of the Spirit, but it is not until recently that I have understood that these qualities in a person are great signs that he or she is living in close relationship with God! “Goodness,” “faithfulness,” “gentleness,” “love” and “patience” along with the others are powerful marks in the life of a Christian to show that indeed we are connected to the Vine and following Him into paths of righteousness. I don’t know about you, but I strive for healthiness and I want nothing else than to have my Father look down and see my obedience in looking more and more like His Son, the perfect model and the giver of abundant life.

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Comment Link Saturday, January 29 2011 11:54 posted by TannerTracy
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Comment Link Thursday, January 27 2011 01:43 posted by PATTONBRITTANY
Specialists claim that personal loans help people to live their own way, because they can feel free to buy needed things. Moreover, banks give financial loan for different classes of people.
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Comment Link Wednesday, January 26 2011 17:08 posted by JocelynWitt34
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Comment Link Monday, January 24 2011 08:14 posted by LIDIANeal18
All people deserve very good life time and home loans or just bank loan can make it much better. Because people's freedom bases on money.
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Comment Link Monday, January 24 2011 08:01 posted by SHELIAJoyce35
The mortgage loans are very useful for people, which would like to start their business. In fact, that is comfortable to get a small business loan.
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Comment Link Sunday, January 23 2011 21:19 posted by WillieDavidson30
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Comment Link Saturday, January 22 2011 02:38 posted by CarmelaMedina23
People deserve wealthy life time and loans or car loan will make it much better. Just because freedom depends on money.
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Comment Link Monday, January 17 2011 23:22 posted by CrystalOsborne26
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Comment Link Tuesday, January 04 2011 01:56 posted by Robertson35Gretchen
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Comment Link Thursday, December 23 2010 14:38 posted by Ada20SANTIAGO
I would like to propose not to hold off until you earn big sum of money to order different goods! You should just take the business loans or term loan and feel yourself fine
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