Tag Archives: Fruit of the Holy Spirit

Following Jesus means He’s leading us somewhere

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Mel Wild

I’ve written quite a bit lately about following Jesus and how that’s not necessarily the same thing as being a Christian, even a “Bible-believing” Christian. And, as I’ve said before, while following Jesus always leads to love and Christlikeness, historically, some of the

Posted in Grace, Heaven on earth, Love, Sonship | Tagged Christianity, Discipleship, Following Jesus, Fruit of the Holy Spirit, Intimacy with God, Relationships, transformation | 9 Comments

Thoughts on freedom

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Mel Wild

Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom (2 Cor.3:17). It was for freedom that Christ has set us free (Gal.5:1). God seems to put a high value on freedom. What is freedom? What does it look like? Freedom … Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom | Tagged Christ, Christianity, Fruit of the Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit, Kingdom, Kingdom of Heaven, Love, New Covenant, Relationships, Trinity | 7 Comments

What if…

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Mel Wild

I have a continual dream…it’s a dream for myself, the local church I pastor, and for the body of Christ in general. Here are some random thoughts rolling around in my head right now… What if we actually decided to start believing God and everything … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Freedom, Grace, Heaven on earth, Identity, The Shift | Tagged Christ, Christianity, Fruit of the Holy Spirit, God, Jesus, Kingdom, Religion and Spirituality, Spiritual warfare | 7 Comments

Exuberant joy and laughter trumps crying for Jesus

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Mel Wild

Why does crying mean that God is touching hearts but laughter doesn’t? What’s wrong with this picture? The writer of Hebrews said that Jesus loved righteousness and hated evil and had “exultant joy and gladness” above and beyond His companions.” (Heb.1:9 AMP) And doesn’t it also say … Continue reading →