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June 17, 2026
Living & Loving in the Tension of Faith
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I grew up in a non-religious Jewish home. I never opened a Bible, Old or New Testament. Never went to synagogue. Certainly never went to church. I went through undergraduate college and graduate studies living like the rest of the unsaved world. It wasn’t until 1978, when I was 25 ½ years old, that I was born again.
Shortly after I turned 25 I had begun attending Hillside Alliance Church in Ithaca, New York. One Sunday at a church potluck dinner that summer, a young man named Dave approached me and asked me how long I had been a Christian. Well, I knew I wasn’t a Christian yet, so I answered honestly. About a month later I gave my heart to the Lord....
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In Paul’s letters we find a passage in Galatians 5:22-23, widely recognized as a key scriptural reference to the fruits of the Spirit. Understanding the meaning behind these verses is essential in grasping the concept and significance of this spiritual fruit-bearing.
In this passage, the Apostle Paul articulates a list of character traits that embody the fruit of the Spirit. He writes, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Each attribute represents a distinct manifestation of divine nature within human beings.
To fully comprehend these virtues, it is crucial to consider their context within Paul’s writing. The preceding verses highlight contrasting behaviors referred to as acts of the flesh—such things as sexual immorality, impurity, idolatry, hatred, and discord among others. ...
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