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Galatians 5:22–23 (ESV) “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Joy isn’t the same as happiness. Happiness is what you feel when the toddler naps, the teenager compliments dinner, and nobody’s bleeding. Joy is what you cling to when…
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Scripture 1 John 4:7 (ESV) “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.” Opening Thought God is love. When we lean into loving well, we mirror His heart. Parenting isn’t about mustering love from empty reserves—it’s about receiving it first. Real-Life…
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Scripture Ephesians 4:2 (ESV) “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.” Opening Thought Grace steps in where frustration wants to take over. It’s choosing gentleness even when you’re tired or irritated. It’s remembering that growth takes time—for both you and your child. Real-Life Connection Correction matters. Kids need accountability.…
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Scripture 1 Corinthians 13:7 (ESV)“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” Observation Endurance isn’t loud. It doesn’t need a spotlight. It shows up when you’re exhausted, stays steady when life goes sideways, and chooses kindness when snapping back would be easier. Jesus modeled that kind of love. He didn’t…
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Scripture Romans 12:10 (ESV)“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” Observation Kids don’t just want attention — they want to be seen. Not glanced at while you multitask. Not nodded at while your mind is elsewhere. They crave eye contact, real listening, and a response that shows you care. They’ll…
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Scripture Colossians 3:13 (ESV) “bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.” OBSERVATION:This verse is simple and difficult at the same time. Paul tells us to bear with each other and forgive as the Lord forgave us.…
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Scripture James 1:19 (ESV) — “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.” LISTENING ISN’T JUST HEARINGListening isn’t just hearing words—it’s noticing what’s underneath them.Look, as a parent, it’s way easier to jump straight to advice or correction. I do it. You do it. We…
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Scripture John 13:35 (ESV) — “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Observation Love makes itself known through presence. Not through display, but through steady action. It shows up in small moments, a quiet word, a repeated task, a choice to stay engaged. When…
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Galatians 5:22 (ESV) — “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Love isn’t just a warm feeling or a Hallmark moment—it’s a Spirit-grown decision. It’s not earned, not polished, and definitely not dependent on how well your morning went.…
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Sometimes I lose my temper. Sometimes I make a call I regret. And in those moments, I wonder, “Am I cut out for this?” Especially when I see polished, secular parenting that looks calmer, cleaner, more put-together. But God keeps reminding me—my kids don’t need a flawless dad. They need a faithful one. They need…
Planting the Fruit 