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The Fruitful Life - by Jerry Bridges (Paperback)

The Fruitful Life - by  Jerry Bridges (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Jerry Bridges explores the nine aspects of the "fruit of the Spirit" described in Gal. 5:22-23 and shows us how to practice them in real life.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>We want to live loving, joyful, anxiety-free lives. Yet how can we live in grace when we're so busy battling our old patterns of behavior?<br/><br/>Jerry Bridges explores the nine aspects of the "fruit of the Spirit" described in Galatians 5:22-23: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These qualities of character can truly mark our lives if we devote ourselves to a twofold pursuit: God-centeredness and God-likeness. Jerry shows us how to practice the fruit in daily life.<br/><br/>When <i>The Fruitful Life</i> first released, Jerry said, "It was the book I had wanted to write that included everything I forgot and/or learned since <i>The Pursuit of Holiness</i>."<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Headline: How can we put on the garments of grace? As we become serious followers of Christ, we want to live loving, joyful, anxiety-free lives. Yet loving our enemies seems impossible. Even being patient with our family is often difficult. How can we put on the gentle garments of grace when we're so busy battling our old behavior patterns? In The Fruitful Life, beloved author Jerry Bridges explores the nine aspects of the "fruit of the Spirit" described in Galatians 5:22-23: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. He clarifies the cultivation process by showing us how to practice them in real life. Bridges says these qualities of character can truly mark our lives if we devote ourselves to a two-fold pursuit: God-centeredness and God-likeness. This book will guide you on that quest by focusing on God's nature as revealed in Scripture and by helping you cultivate the beautiful fruit given by the Holy Spirit.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Dr. Jerry Bridges is the best-selling author of such books as The Pursuit of Holiness, Transforming Grace, and The Practice of Godliness, from which this book is derived. Jerry is on staff with The Navigators' collegiate ministry. A popular speaker known around the world, Jerry lives with his wife, Jane, in Colorado Springs.

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