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Goodness That Chooses What Is Right: The Fruit That Grows from a Life with Jesus
Biblical goodness is more than being morally decent. It reflects a Spirit-shaped life that chooses what is right in God’s sight, even when integrity requires courage or sacrifice.

Arnie Cole
6 days ago3 min read


Kindness That Reflects the Heart of Christ: The Fruit That Grows from a Life with Jesus
Kindness is more than politeness or personality. This article explores how the Holy Spirit forms genuine kindness in believers, reflecting God’s character through everyday acts of compassion, patience, and grace.

Arnie Cole
Mar 173 min read


Peace That Steadies the Heart: The Fruit That Grows from a Life with Jesus
Biblical peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence of trust. This article explores how Spirit-formed peace grows from reconciliation with God, matures through prayer and trust, and steadies the heart even when life feels uncertain.

Arnie Cole
Mar 93 min read


Joy That Runs Deeper Than Circumstances: Fruit That Grows from a Life with Jesus
Biblical joy is deeper than happiness and stronger than circumstances. This article explores how Spirit-formed joy grows over time, why it coexists with sorrow, and how abiding in Christ produces resilient joy marked by trust, hope, and spiritual maturity.

Arnie Cole
Mar 24 min read


Love as the First Evidence of a Spiritual Life: The Fruit That Grows from a Life with Jesus
Love is the first and clearest evidence of a Spirit-formed life. This article explores why love leads the fruit of the Spirit, how it grows slowly through abiding in Christ, and why spiritual growth is measured by direction over time—not perfection.

Arnie Cole
Feb 234 min read


Why So Many “Decisions for Christ” Don’t Lead to a Changed Life
Many people respond to the gospel but never experience lasting transformation. This article explores why a momentary decision is not the finish line of faith, how Scripture defines genuine saving belief, and why spiritual growth is about progress over time—not instant perfection.

Arnie Cole
Feb 164 min read
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