Deep Roots, Good Fruit

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How can the fruit of the Spirit transform your daily life and relationships? In Deep Roots, Good Fruit, Kristin Elizabeth Couch helps you see the fruit of the Spirit through story and Scripture.

Love and Joy

I’ve read countless books on the fruit of the Spirit, and this book sings. The book begins with a big truth: Love gives sacrificially — it requires loss. The thought that Jesus loves me in this way brings supernatural joy.

Couch has an excellent ability to write with nuance. She reminds us that to embrace peace amidst fear is not to disregard our feelings. But neither are we to crawl through trials, chained to our emotions, allowing ourselves to be led by fickle feelings. The Holy Spirit gives the gift of peace as we stand on the solid rock of Jesus.

Kind and Self-Controlled

I was most moved to read how the church is to be a place of refuge, unusually kind during life’s tempests. It was the word “unusually” that took me off guard – but it makes sense. The world is cruel. Christians are kind. I am motivated to exude the warm and simple kindness that Christ exemplifies – not needing to be extravagant or exorbitant, but strong and steadfast.

The book ends by showing how self-control is best rooted in our Savior. Deep Roots, Good Fruit is a beautiful book to read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the fruit of the Spirit, offering profound insights and practical guidance for both new believers and seasoned Christians.

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