This Sunday we continue our series on the Fruit of the Spirit with kindness. There's an old cliche, "Kill them kindness" - which tacitly admits the goal is not really to be kind but rather to conquer your opponent through the manipulation tactic of persistent niceness. (Think Petruchio in The Taming of the Shrew.) But Jesus said, "Love your enemies." And then he went and died for them. Not to gain power over them, but to set them free. He didn't kill them with kindness; his kindness got him killed. So who wants to be kind like that? Virtually no one. Yet, for that reason, kindness to enemies (or even just strangers) often creates a crisis: "What's your real motive? Are you trying to take advantage of me? Where is this coming from?" There is a yearning for heaven underneath those questions that has learned cynicism through past disappointments. So how does Christ actually expect his followers to answer that, much less do that? Let's revisit David & Mephibosheth as we talk about "Life in the Spirit: Kindness" (2 Sam.9:1-13).
11 Oct 2026
Life in the Spirit: Peace
"World peace. Peace through strength. Give peace a chance. Hold your peace. Disturbing the peace. No justice, no peace. Peace of mind. Peace and quiet. Live in peace. Rest in peace. Peace at last. A lasting peace. Inner peace. Eternal peace. Blessed are the peacemakers. The peace that passes all understanding." As much as humanity talks about peace, does anyone doubt our lives are full of conflict - most of which we do not want? Jesus said he brings a peace unlike any the world can offer. Paul said he knew the secret of this peace (even while in prison), but most Christians still struggle to find a practical, sustained peace. What is so distinctive about this peace and how can we grow in it daily? Let's talk about "Life in the Spirit: Peace" (Philippians 4:4-12).
4 Oct 2026
Life in the Spirit: Joy
We were created for joy. From the time we could play as a child, we craved it. Toys, playgrounds, friends -- somehow remind us of the gift of existing. CS Lewis has said, "All joy reminds." It taps a desire for something long ago or what could be. No one ever says "I will take less joy in my life please." And yet... the way Jesus talks about joy often collides with how I think of joy. He tells his disciples he is leaving, but it will bring more joy. He talks of the pain of childbirth and its greater joy. He even argues with religious scholars about what makes heaven rejoice. If joy is so good and obvious, why is it so hard for us to get and keep? And why does Jesus feel the need to correct us so often on what actually brings lasting joy? Let's talk about "Life in the Spirit: Joy" (Luke 15:1-10).
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