In our highly individualistic culture, people often see spiritual growth as something private, just between themselves and God. While having a personal relationship with Christ is important, the Bible shows that spiritual maturity is not something we do alone. It is a community effort. One of the clearest signs of Christian maturity is unity in…
Unexpected: Found Objects in the Garden
One of my favorite ways to add personality to a garden is by incorporating unexpected or repurposed items. These pieces tell a story, spark curiosity, and make the space feel uniquely yours. In my own garden, I use my white metal childhood headboard as a feature piece. It peeks out from behind flowers like a…
Walking in Humility Post Two
Humility is one of the most beautiful and most challenging qualities of spiritual maturity. It goes against everything our culture celebrates. We are taught to build our platform, protect our image, and make sure our voice is heard. But Jesus shows us a radically different way—the way of lowering ourselves so that God can lift…
Journal Prompts: Walking in Humility
Use these prompts to reflect on how God is shaping humility in your life this week. 1. Where do I notice pride showing up in my thoughts, reactions, or relationships? 2. What would it look like to “take the lower position” in a situation I’m facing right now? 3. How has Jesus shown humility toward…
Walking in Humility
Our world often celebrates self-promotion, individual achievement, and personal gain. Social media rewards those who stand out. At work, competition can be valued more than cooperation. Even in our personal lives, we may feel tempted to assert ourselves, protect our pride, or seek recognition. But Christ calls us to a different way. Spiritual maturity grows…
Growing the Fruit of the Spirit Part Two
We live in a world that celebrates productivity, performance, and outward success. It’s easy to assume that spiritual maturity works the same way—that the more we do for God, the more mature we must be. But Scripture paints a different picture. God is far more interested in who we are becoming than in what we…
Journal Prompts: Growing the Fruit of the Spirit
This week in Becoming, we’re leaning into the Fruit of the Spirit and paying attention to how the Spirit is shaping our inner life. These prompts are meant to slow you down, open your heart, and help you notice the quiet work God is already doing in you. Take one each day—or linger on the…
Growing the Fruit of the Spirit
When we think about spiritual growth, we often focus on outward signs like going to church, volunteering, or knowing the Bible. These are good habits, but Scripture shows that real spiritual maturity is not just about our actions. It’s about who we are becoming. Are we becoming more loving, patient, and joyful? Are we growing…
Faith vs Faithfulness
Scripture consistently teaches that you cannot have true faith without faithfulness — but you can have belief without faithfulness. And that distinction is everything. Let’s break it down with clarity and depth. Biblical Faith Is Not Just Belief — It Produces Faithfulness In both Hebrew and Greek, faith (pistis / ’aman) is relational trust, and faithfulness (pistos /…
Word Study: Faith/Faithfulness
Faith and faithfulness are deeply connected in Scripture, but they are not the same: faith is trusting, while faithfulness is living out that trust consistently. Core Difference Faith = belief, trust, reliance. Faithfulness = loyalty, steadfastness, reliability that flows from faith. Faith is the root; faithfulness is the fruit. Old Testament Word Study (Hebrew) FAITH…