Self-control prompts thoughts of restrictions, discipline, and perhaps guilt over our lack thereof. We desire more willpower to resist...

The fruit of the Spirit called gentleness is seldom valued in our society, which prefers toughness, especially in leadership. Yet Jesus...

As we strive to produce the fruit of the Spirit in our daily lives, we are encouraged through the work of the Holy Spirit to cultivate the...

The Scriptures repeatedly encourage us to “give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.” God displays his goodness by blessing us and...

Kindness is a simple, easy-to-overlook quality that has the capacity to transform a life. In the act of considering and doing what’s best...

How do we grow patience in our lives?  By planting our minds and spirits deep in the fertile ground of the Holy Spirit, leaning toward and...

The message of peace dominates the Bible. The Brethren in Christ has always been a "peace church."  Today, one of our Compelling...

The second fruit of the Spirit is joy, and—like the other eight fruits—is not something to seek for itself. Joy comes from seeking God,...

Love is the defining quality of a Christian and the first evidence that God is at work in our lives. In Christ, we are freed from the...