Grace To Gather

Thank you for joining us on GTG this season. We hope that it has been as much of a blessing to you as it has been for us. In this season finale, we will recap what it means to be led by the Spirit and the fruit that He produces in our lives as we seek God and His Kingdom. 

This week on GTG we will be talking about the final Fruit of the Spirit as listed in Galatians chapter 5: self-control. And one of the main ways to exhibit self-control in hospitality is to control how we speak. James tells us that if we could control our tongues, then we would be able to control everything else and be perfect in every way. 

Gentleness is the action of being kind and considerate. In this episode of Grace to Gather we dig into what the Bible says about the spiritual fruit of gentleness and how we apply it in our lives and the practice of hospitality. 

For we live by faith, not by sight. 2 Cor 5:7  Biblical faithfulness requires belief in what the Bible says about God, His existence, His works, and His character. Faithfulness is a fruit of the Spirit. It is the result of the Spirit working in us. But the Spirit is also our seal of faithfulness. He is our witness to God’s promise that if we accept the truth about God, He will save us.  

What does it mean to have a spirit of goodness?  Today we are going to be talking about a heart condition of goodness, like that of the Father, when putting good deeds into action and interacting with others.

This week on the podcast we are going to be talking about the fruit of kindness.  And Neva is going to be very honest that this is an area that we both can struggle in.  Because we both process information through logic rather than our feelings, we can often come across as sounding harsh or unkind.  Something that we both very much need the help of the Holy Spirit to work on in us.

In today's episode, we are going to be talking about the attribute of patience.  I’ve heard it said that you shouldn’t pray for patience, because God will then put you into situations where you need it.  When dealing with people or waiting on God to answer your prayers, patience is definitely a virtue.  But why is it so hard to put patience into practice?

What did Jesus mean when He said “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” ‭‭John‬ ‭14:27‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Tune in this week as we discuss the difference between “world peace” and “inner peace”. And how we can find peace even in the midst of chaos and stressful situations.

Webster's dictionary defines joy as the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying.  This week we are going to discuss how to have joy that cannot be taken away even in the midst of your circumstances.  And how we can live in a victorious mindset, rather than a victim mindset, by keeping our focus on the One who is exceptionally good and satisfy...

This week on GTG we are going to dive into the first Fruit of the Spirit: Love.  And as we read through 1 Corinthians 13, God clearly defines what it means to love someone. 

This week on GTG we are going to talk about the “nature of fruit”. In Genesis chapter 1  “Then God said, “Let the land sprout with vegetation—every sort of seed-bearing plant, and trees that grow seed-bearing fruit. These seeds will then produce the kinds of plants and trees from which they came.” And that is what happened. The land produced vegetation—all sorts of seed-bearing plants, and trees w...

Who or what is leading you in your life? Is it money, fear, ambition, family, faith?  What we have found in our lives is that when we are being led by anything other than the Holy Spirit, it doesn’t often end well. In our own flesh, we can be selfish and stubborn and often want to go our own way, which is most often contrary to what God wants. But when we allow the Holy Spirit to guide and direct...

“For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself “ Galatians 5:14.  I once heard someone say “How can you say that you love God if you don’t love your neighbor”.  This week we are going to spend some time on practical ways that we can love our neighbors and build community. 

Welcome back to Season Six! This season on Grace to Gather we will discuss personal qualities that we can all work on and improve to make hospitality more enjoyable, fun, and impactful!

In this final episode of season 5, we will recap what we have learned while studying Acts chapter 5 and how a true lasting community is formed. We wrap up this season with “No Needy People”

There is power in the Name of Jesus! This week we are going to continue in the book of Acts and also many other scriptures that point to who Jesus is and the power granted to us through His Name and the Holy Spirit.

In this weeks episode we are going to pause for a moment and reflect on what has been happening in Israel and other parts of the world these last weeks. Can we, as Americans, tend to enjoy our comfort and safety? And sometimes turn a blind eye to the sufferings and tribulations that people in other parts of the world are facing? How can we change this and how can we make a stand against the evil t...

In this week's episode, we are going to talk about the promises of God when we seek Him. He promises to bring times of refreshment as we lean into His purposes for our lives. And this enables us to be a refreshment to others.

This week as we continue in the second chapter of Acts, we see how the Holy Spirit worked among the believers and built a real, authentic community when the people really took to heart the promise of God in 2 Chronicles 7:14 “Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their s...

Wouldn’t it be great to have an Advantage in this life? To have someone to strengthen and encourage you on a daily basis? To have someone in your corner to comfort you when going through hard times? Well, it just so happens that we can all have access to someone just like that! Tune in tomorrow to hear about the Promise that Jesus spoke of.

It’s an unfortunate fact that we are living in a world that is increasingly void of hope. In fact, I have heard it said that this current generation is the first generation that has no hope for their future. How heartbreaking! So many people are full of doubt, despair, and discouragement. And also, so many people put their hope in a roller coaster ride of a government that changes every 2 or 4 yea...

Are we allowing current events, current technology, and social media to shape our worldview? Or are we standing firm in our beliefs and shaping our worldview based on what the Bible tells us about the times that we are living in? There is a whole lot about current events and current culture that could lead people into a place of anxiety, despair, and hopelessness. But if we keep our eyes, ears, he...

What is the difference between being bold and being brash? Which of the two can be done with humility? The Bible tells us to be bold and always act in humility, and it also tells of many instances where God punished individuals for being brash. Boldness comes from a firm foundation of principles, whereas brashness often comes from being insecure. The great thing is that we don't have to come...

Who is the “Helper” that Jesus spoke of? And how does a relationship with the “Helper” change how we practice hospitality and build community? In today's episode, we are going to share a little bit about how a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit helps us and enables us to step out of our comfort zones and step into the calling of hospitality, relationships, and community building.

Together in one place. Unity is attractive. Unity draws people in and makes us want to be a part of whatever is going on. And just like He did 2000 years ago, the Holy Spirit is still bringing people together with unified hearts and minds. When we submit to His ways and thoughts on community, then everybody has an opportunity to flourish and thrive. Don’t you want to live in a community like that?...