“Now the works of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, moral impurity, promiscuity,” - Galatians 5:19Let’s be honest. Most of us are better at noticing what is growing in somebody else than we are at noticing what is growing in us. We can spot their attitude. Their tone. Their selfishness. Their anger. Their drama. Their inconsistency. We can see when somebody else is acting out of the flesh....  Read More

“If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.” - Galatians 5:25Agreement can feel like obedience. That is one of the most dangerous parts of sitting under truth. You can hear the Word of God.You can feel conviction.You can nod.You can say amen.You can underline the verse.You can talk about how powerful it was.And still walk away unchanged.Let’s be honest. Some of us have lea...  Read More

“But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.” - Galatians 5:18Rules can be helpful. Let’s start there. Structure can be helpful. Accountability can be helpful. Discipline can be helpful. Boundaries can be helpful. But none of those things can resurrect a heart. That matters because when we feel stuck, our first instinct is usually to reach for more control.We tell ourselves, “I ne...  Read More

“For the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don’t do what you want.” - Galatians 5:17One of the enemy’s favorite lies is this: “If you were really growing, this would not be a struggle.” That lie sounds convincing because we assume maturity means the fight gets removed. We think strong Christians ...  Read More

“I say, then, walk by the Spirit and you will certainly not carry out the desire of the flesh.” - Galatians 5:16Paul does not say, “Think about the Spirit.” He does not say, “Agree with the Spirit.” He does not say, “Visit the Spirit when life gets hard.” He says, “Walk by the Spirit.” That word matters because walking is daily. Walking is ordinary. Walking is repeated. Walking is not dramatic mos...  Read More

“For you were called to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love.” - Galatians 5:13One of the most dangerous things we can believe is that freedom is neutral.That once Christ sets us free, we can coast. That grace means we no longer need to pay attention to what is ruling our hearts. But Paul does not speak that ...  Read More