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It's Women of the Bible time! In this week's episode, we explore how Hannah, Lydia and the maid of Naaman's wife displayed the fruits of patience, kindness and goodness.

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Have you ever had a disagreement or argument with someone you love and wanted to just give up or throw your hands up? Sara shares how a recent conflict led to God speaking clearly to her about passionately pursuing the cause of Christ. For more resources, make sure to visit www.bestillbefree.com. You can also find us at www.facebook.com/bestillbefree, www.twitter.com/bestillbefree. And if you want a close-knit community of friends to share, encourage and walk through life with, be sure to join our private Facebook group, at www.facebook.com/groups/betogethercommunity!

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The fruit of goodness is not just "being a good person" in the eyes of the world. It's actually mirroring the goodness of God... shining light in places that are dark and in desperate need of GOD'S OWN goodness.

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Sometimes the internal and external noise in our lives distracts us from not only hearing God, but experiencing Him too. In this week's 5-minute #BeFreeFriday encouragement, Monica shares how intentionally creating space and stillness for God radically changed her week.

Here's a link to the playlist Monica references this week:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/anthems-take-heart/pl.u-25rDc88a9We

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What’s the difference in kindness and niceness? In this episode, Amber talks about the cultural expectations that require niceness as a baseline in civility, and the ever rising investment of love that is required to be kind.

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We've been doing a series for our Podcast on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit and this week I led the discussion on Be Patient! Yes, I know we all sigh at the same time whenever we hear the title Be Patient. We discussed 3 ideas behind finding patience: Pray, Pause, and Prepare. But this week as I have been spending a little extra time in prayer, I felt as though God was showing me how I need to practice "pausing" with Him. Sure, I pray to Him about changing me, read books and do Bible studies, but when He doesn't answer me the way I want or when I want do I pause? Do I practice being long-tempered with God? I am quite certain many times the answer is NO. But Isaiah 40:31 gives us great encouragement. Let us all practice the pause with our loving God and allow this fruit to grow us even closer! For more resources, make sure to visit www.bestillbefree.com. You can also find us at www.facebook.com/bestillbefree, www.twitter.com/bestillbefree. And if you want a close-knit community of friends to share, encourage and walk through life with, be sure to join our private Facebook group, at www.facebook.com/groups/betogethercommunity!

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We have all laughed at some point either at ourselves or at others for praying for patience. Why in the world would we do that? Praying for Patience is like asking God to bring fire down upon you; can I get an amen? However, patience is without a doubt very important to God as he names is a Fruit of the Holy Spirit. So then, how do we perfect this part of our faith? How do we grow and nurture this fruit?

1. Pray that God would change you. Ask my Spirit within you to order your day and control your thoughts, for the mind controlled by the Spirit is Life and Peace. (Jesus Calling)

2. Practice Pause. Practice Pause: Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you're about to act harshly and you'll avoid doing and saying things you'll later regret. Lori Deschene

3. Prepare your mind. Phil 4:8-9 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me-put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Makrothumia, which is used in Galatians 5:22, is a compound formed by makros ("long") and thumos ("passion" or "temper"). "Patience" in Galatians 5:22 literally means "long temper," in the sense of "the ability to hold one's temper for a long time." The KJV translates it "longsuffering." In other words you can suffer and endure much without complaining.

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Fear manifests itself as so different than just fear. Are you struggling with defensiveness? Anger? Lack of control? Maybe the problem is really rooted in fear. This week, Monica shares with us how God revealed to her that she was wrestling with a fear problem, and how He is helping her conquer.

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This week Monica is sharing about how maybe crucifying our flesh means more than killing our selfish desires and passions...maybe it also involves crucifying our expectations about how God will work, too.

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It’s our Deep Dive and Wrap-Up for Part 1 of the #BeFruitful series! Tune in to hear how Sara, Amber and Monica all personally connect to each of these fruits, and share in a deeper, more personal way. And note we’ll be off next week, but back on Monday, March 5 with the kick-off to Part 2 covering Patience, Kindness and Goodness!

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