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The Fruitful Life

by Jerry Bridges, Rusty Rustenbach · 2006

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As we desire to be more like Jesus, we want to live loving, joyful lives. Yet loving our enemies seems impossible. Even being patient with our family is often difficult. How can we put on the gentle garments of grace when we're so busy battling our old behavior patterns?

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Navigator author Jerry Bridges explains how to practice the "fruit of the Spirit" (Gal. 5:22-23):

* love

* joy

* peace

* patience

* kindness

* goodness

* faithfulness

* gentleness

* self-control

Learn how the Holy Spirit can help in your spiritual formation as you become a serious follower of Christ.

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