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Fruit of Faith Blog

Fruits of Faith is our weekly blog providing you with bite-sized lessons on developing godly character and the fruit of the Spirit in a post-modern culture with practical tips to put into practice each week!
Communicating with Kindness in a Culture of Noise

Communicating with Kindness in a Culture of Noise

Most of us don’t set out to be unkind. But can you recall a recent conversation, email, discussion, or argument, where you wondered: Why did I say it like that? or Did my tone help—or hurt? Our words—spoken quickly, carelessly, or without thought—often reveal more about our hearts than we intend. Jesus said, “For out […]
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The Silent Enemy of Kindness: How to Recognize and Overcome a Critical Spirit

The Silent Enemy of Kindness: How to Recognize and Overcome a Critical Spirit

Have you ever walked away from a conversation, replaying your words—wincing at how blunt, dismissive, or overly critical you sounded? Or maybe you didn’t say the words out loud, but you thought them—quiet judgments about someone’s choices, maturity, lifestyle, appearance, or spiritual walk. Most of us don’t like to think of ourselves as judgmental. Yet […]
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8 Practical Tips to Escape the Culture of “Niceness”

8 Practical Tips to Escape the Culture of “Niceness”

In our last blog post, we unpacked the surprising difference between niceness and kindness, explaining why you don’t see “niceness” ever listed as a fruit of the Spirit. This week, we’re taking the conversation deeper by looking at how a culture of niceness can quietly damage relationships, weaken communities, and stunt our spiritual growth. Niceness […]
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What the Bible Really Says About Kindness: From Chesed to Chrestotes

What the Bible Really Says About Kindness: From Chesed to Chrestotes

Tomorrow (Thursday, November 13) is World Kindness Day, a day to emphasize the idea that “every act of kindness, no matter how small, has the power to make a big difference.” The goal of the World Kindness Movement is to show how kindness can inspire and create positive change by moving hearts, minds, and bodies toward […]
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Shaped by Goodness: How God Builds Excellent Character in Us

Shaped by Goodness: How God Builds Excellent Character in Us

A quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln is a powerful one to ponder: “Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.” Notice that while our reputation may change or shift like a shadow, our character is the substance of the […]
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The Goodness of Compassion: How Love in Action Transforms Lives

The Goodness of Compassion: How Love in Action Transforms Lives

The word compassion comes from the Latin compati, meaning “to suffer with.” True compassion enters another’s pain—allowing their heartbreak to move our hearts and their suffering to move our hands. Scripture reminds us that God is “a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness” (Psalm 86:15 NIV). His compassion flows […]
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The War Waged from Within: Overcoming Evil with Good

The War Waged from Within: Overcoming Evil with Good

When Paul wrote, “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:21 ESV), he captured one of the most profound truths of the Christian life. Every believer faces three relentless enemies—the world, the flesh, and the devil. Each works subtly, enticing us to doubt God’s goodness and to follow the path […]
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Is God Really Good? Finding Light in a Dark World

Is God Really Good? Finding Light in a Dark World

Every time we scroll through the news, we see a world unraveling—violence, corruption, moral confusion, and tragedy at every turn. School shootings, drug addictions, human trafficking, and domestic violence. It’s enough to make anyone ask: If God is good, why does the world look so bad? This question isn’t new. It traces all the way […]
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5 Life-Changing Benefits of Patience in Today’s Impatient World

5 Life-Changing Benefits of Patience in Today’s Impatient World

Patience is more than simply waiting. It’s an active, faith-filled posture that shapes our character, relationships, and even our health. The Bible tells us that patience is both a command and a gift—a fruit of the Spirit that reflects God’s own nature. When we lean into patience, we position ourselves to receive blessings that go […]
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