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What if the Fruit of the Spirit isn’t something you’re supposed to produce on your own? In Galatians 5:22–23, Paul describes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control as the fruit of the Spirit—not the fruit of our striving. Through a funny—and painfully relatable—potty-training story, this reflection explores surrender, grace, parenting, perfectionism, and what happens when we let God lead.

How does God use the seemingly mundane moments of everyday life to shape us into faithful disciples of Jesus? From washing dishes and doing laundry to difficult commutes, sleepless nights, family responsibilities, and ordinary routines, our daily lives are not insignificant—they are opportunities for discipleship, surrender, endurance, and dependence on God. Drawing from Luke 9:23 and the example of Jesus, Julie reminds us that following Christ.

The Sermon on the Mount reveals Jesus’ vision for spiritual growth, sanctification, and true Christian maturity. In this reflective blog, explore how the Beatitudes outline the believer’s journey toward Christlikeness—from humility and repentance to righteousness, perseverance, and ultimate hope in Heaven. Rooted in Scripture, this post unpacks how following Jesus on the narrow path transforms our hearts and shapes our daily walk with God.

Some object to Christianity by saying God or some higher power cannot be understood because He or it is too far beyond our understanding. However, this is a self-defeating objection for he/she claims to understand/know something about the apparently unknowable higher power.