The Fruit of the Spirit: Becoming More Like Jesus, One Step at a Time

Jesus invites us to follow him into an abundant life—a life that is full, meaningful, and deeply rooted in God's grace. The apostle Paul describes this kind of life as fruitful, and he provides a concise list of the qualities the Holy Spirit cultivates within us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23)

These aren't just spiritual ideals—they're real, everyday practices that help us become more like Jesus. In this 9-week series, we'll explore how these spiritual fruits take shape in our everyday lives. When we take small steps of faith to practice these principles, we discover how the Holy Spirit transforms us from the inside out. This transformation empowers us to create homes, families, and communities filled with God's purpose, peace, and joy.

Whether you're seeking personal growth, supporting your family's spiritual journey, or simply needing a fresh sense of purpose, this series is for you. Each week, we'll reflect on practical ways to grow in faith and open ourselves to the Spirit's gentle but powerful work.

Join us as we grow together—and experience the life Jesus promised.

Dates, topics, and theme verses: 

June 29 (fifth Sunday) -- Overview of the Fruit Galatians 5:22-26

July 6 --  Practice Love    I John 4:7-21

July 13 --  Practice Joy   Nehemiah 8:1-18

July 20 – Practice Peace   Isaiah 55:1-13

July 27 – Practice Patience  Genesis 50:15-21

August 3  - Practice Kindness    Luke 6:27-42

August 10 – Practice Goodness   Galatians 6:1-10

August 17  Practice Faithfulness   2 Timothy 2:1-13

August 24  Practice Gentleness  Proverbs 1:1-9

August 31 (fifth Sunday)    Practice Self Control    Romans 12:1-2

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. - Galatians 5:22-24