One main issue with the Galatian church was that they had forgotten truths that they had once known, a dynamic that we often overlook as forward-thinking Americans. There are three truths that the Galatians (and we) have to remember time and time again, that we are saved by Christ, that we walk by the Spirit, and that we are one family in Christ.

The third fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 is “peace”—that is, peace with each other. How do we in the church live in peace with each other. The New Testament has some answers for us.

Joy is one of the qualities that is meant to characterize followers of Jesus, yet many people have a hard time truly finding joy. What is the key to experiencing more joy in life? The answer might be different than you think.

The first fruit of the Spirit is “love”—that is, love for other people. What motivates us to love, and what, practically speaking, can we do to express love?

As we kick off our summer series on the Fruit of the Spirit, we want to see what it takes to produce this fruit in our lives. We'll learn that followers of Jesus don't aim for a certain kind of life, they aim for walking by the Spirit. When that happens, all kinds of good things follow.

Aren't most of us concerned about being productive and efficient? In the last of his seven statements about himself, Jesus offers an image which transforms how we think about our lives. When he claims to be the vine, he gives us a simple command that results in a powerful outcome.

It is easy to lose our way in life. It is even easier to be lost without knowing it. Jesus, as the Way, the Truth, and the Life, helps us find our proper destination and provides the way for us to get there.

In the fifth of Jesus' seven statements about himself, he addresses one of our most primal concerns: the fear of death. Jesus claims to be "the resurrection and the life" during a series of events which prove the truth of that claim. One of his...

There are certain people and institutions who should care for people but don’t. Jesus calls them “hired hands.” By contrast, Jesus defines himself as the “good shepherd.” What makes him good? And how can we benefit from his care?

What makes life worth living? Some would say pleasure. Others would say power. Still others might say fame or success or even love. In the most obscure of the “I am” statements, Jesus corrects our misunderstandings about the good life and shows...