what would happen if more helpful threads were provided on the topics of... "fruits of the spirit". Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, "self control" , long suffering ? perhaps presentation to get people thinking and taking a look at constructive ways the Holy Spirit works in us? lessons maybe ... Post topics on things like something I learned in a class called the " REED process"
Recognize --what is happening
Express-- emotions to God
Evaluate-- what Jesus does
Decide-- choose how to respond
Another great learning tool I learned to strengthen my relationship with Christ were emotions... I learned emotions are like gods alarm systems going off inside us when the following occur
What were they put in us for and why?
Loneliness - when I have bought a lie that anyone or anything can comfort me more than god can
Anger- alarm when I have bought into the lie I do not have to release gods mercy or forgiveness
Stress and anxiety- alarm when I have bought the lie that I do not have to ask for gods help
Fear- alarm when I have bought the lie that someone or something is in mote control them God is...
Just tossing ideas out
Peace
Michelle