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Jul 2025
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029 | Leaning on the Spirit for Self-Con...

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The fruit of the Spirit is… SELF-CONTROL. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for this episode full of encouragement for anyone who’s ever wrestled with self-control. Listen in as Ruth shares her journey toward self-control. All summer long, join us in meditating on what it means to abide and consider the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. These short episodes ... Show More
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