The Fruitful Life - Sarah Geringer

My Bible study, The Fruitful Life: A Unique Look at the Fruits of the Spirit, is now available in both print and e-book formats.

This book is a study on the fruits of the spirit and their common opposites.

Nagging sins like impatience, anxiety, and indulgence which seem to hang around no matter what we do to prevent them are countered by the fruits of patience, peace, and self-control. All of the nine fruits of the spirit from Galatians 5:22-23 are discussed in detail.

Each chapter begins with a personal story, then a look at God’s way, Jesus’ example, and the Holy Spirit’s empowerment to help us bear more fruits of the spirit.

I wrote The Fruitful Life to help you and me uncover hidden sins and grow closer to God.

Here is a sneak peek of quotes from each chapter:

Chapter 1: Apathetic/Loving

I want to have an engaged heart rather than a disconnected heart, open to giving and receiving love the way God does.

God doesn’t close his heart off from you or me, even after we’ve wounded him time and time again. Click To Tweet

Chapter 2: Irritated/Joyful

Irritation springs from a negative outlook. Joy springs from a life of faith.

If we draw our sustenance from God’s Word, we will have deep reservoirs of joy to sustain us through every season. Click To Tweet

Chapter 3: Anxious/Peaceful

If goldfinches can find food without worry, and dandelions can bloom without fear, I can lay my worry aside and trust God to grant me peace.

I am practically guaranteed to get caught up in anxiety’s web unless I am spending time every day cultivating my relationship with God. Click To Tweet

Chapter 4: Impatient/Patient

I have fallen prey to this fast-paced, on-demand culture we inhabit. I want it now, please. Right. Now.

It’s better for me to be a calm, nurturing mom who doesn’t vacuum every day than a power-mongering parent with pristine floors. Click To Tweet

Chapter 5: Selfish/Kind

Who knows if the cup of water I offer may be the conduit of salvation in one person’s story?

Kindness is being AWARE of my loved ones’ needs and treating them the way I’d like to be treated. Click To Tweet

Chapter 6: Worldly/Good

I have a whole closet of stuff I haven’t even used yet, because I worshiped the idol called Deal.

Once you taste goodness, worldliness loses its strong appeal. Click To Tweet

Chapter 7: Harsh/Gentle

Honesty delivered gently is refreshing and winsome. Honesty delivered harshly is painful and offensive.

I want to be gentle with harsh people. They are coming from hurt places, just as I was. Click To Tweet

Chapter 8: Scattered/Faithful

It’s easy to drop healthy commitments when I feel scattered. Especially exercise, eating right, family devotions, and keeping up with friends. All the things most beneficial to my well-being tend to go first.

When I listen to God’s voice and take time to recount his faithfulness to me, I don’t feel scattered anymore. I feel his peace. Click To Tweet

Chapter 9: Indulgent/Self-Controlled

If my priorities are in line with God’s Word, and I’m following him closely every day, self-control is easier to choose when I feel tempted to indulge.

If I allow the Holy Spirit to fully take charge of the branch in my heart that bears the fruit of self-control, all the other branches will benefit. Click To Tweet

Which quote is most interesting to you? I’d love for you to tweet your favorite one!