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Gratitude

Gratitude

The season of thanksgiving is upon us—a time to thank God for seeds, soil, and strength to sow; for growing fruit and a harvest of plenty. But God offers us more than food for our bodies. Mature gratitude focuses on who we are thankful for rather than what we are thankful for.

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Abide to Spiritually Grow

Abide to Spiritually Grow

God desires to see growth from all of his creation. Consider how He created plants to grow, bloom, and bear fruit. They need sunlight, moisture, and nourishing soil. For believers to grow and bear spiritual fruit, it is important that we understand the principles God has laid out in His Word. True life only comes through salvation in Jesus Christ, and by abiding in Him we grow and bear fruit.

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Abiding in Christ

Abiding in Christ

Okay, I admit it—I’ve got some favorite students in my Sunday school class. You know who I’m talking about—the student who sits up in her chair, helps her classmates, and always wears a cheerful smile. But sometimes the fruit we see in these children is coming from a wrong motive or heart attitude. Maybe they obey out of obligation or the desire to be better than their peers.
Children cannot grow God-glorifying fruit in their own strength, so how can we help them so that it will grow supernaturally in their lives?

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