Bride of Christ – DesiringFruitfulness

The Foundation and Purpose of Unity in Christ

The unity that the Lord desires is not about agreeing on everything. Our Lord created diversity, and the Church is where unity thrives in God-created and God-appointed diversity. The unity among believers is based on being different parts of Christ’s body with differing functions, gifts and abilities. We must be aware of the presence of the Head, Christ JesusContinue reading “The Foundation and Purpose of Unity in Christ”

The Struggle is REAL; but NOT Permanent

How often have I walked away from a conversation and asked myself why I said a particular thing, or why I didn’t exercise more restraint? It is clear that I have grown in my walk with the LORD, but it is even more apparent that my heart and mind still require so much more refining. I can wrestle withContinue reading “The Struggle is REAL; but NOT Permanent”

Seed Plot (Part 2) The Royal Offer to Wed

“Part 1” of this blog called “Seed Plot, The Preeminent in Our Place” started with questions about whether one man could save world. If you didn’t review it, you may want to check it out. Now we head into “Part 2” which explains how God’s intervention (His introduction of a new kind of human) wasContinue reading “Seed Plot (Part 2) The Royal Offer to Wed”

Seed Plot, The Preeminent in Our Place

Could it be true? What if a single human representative could successfully champion the human race? Could one man be the title-holder, the defender, the victor, the reigning champion who can never be defeated despite being fully human? Well, if one human’s actions could sentence the species, why couldn’t one redeem it? Seems logical, doesn’tContinue reading “Seed Plot, The Preeminent in Our Place”

The Believer’s Eternal Rewards

It’s interesting to listen to people discuss what they value and watch the excitement on their faces. I especially enjoy watching children unwrap presents with great anticipation. Friends, 1st Corinthians 2:9-10 says (and I am paraphrasing) that eyes have not seen, nor ears heard, nor hearts dreamed of the great things that God has preparedContinue reading “The Believer’s Eternal Rewards”

Two Kingdoms, Two Women, One War

Spiritual warfare comes to every believer regardless of how we react; it is unavoidable. With believers dedicating so much effort to walking in love and living quiet, peaceable lives, some might wonder why battles find them. It seems to me that as long as we are living in this body, battles will come looking for usContinue reading “Two Kingdoms, Two Women, One War”

Relationship Test

Have you ever experienced a period in your life with competing objectives that occupied far too much mental real estate? Admittedly, over the past few weeks, I have allowed distractions to crowd my mind and deprive me of the refreshing joy and peace found in my relationship with the LORD. People in all walks ofContinue reading “Relationship Test”