Treading Faith

In this series called Ripened and Ready, Treading Faith is diving into the Fruit of the Spirt for this season (Galatians 5:22-23). On this episode, we are covering the last characteristic of the fruit, Self-Control. The Bible says that self-control is a fundamental virtue that is essential for living a Godly life. The Bible also says that self-control is a gift from God and that it is a fruit of the Spirit. Proverbs 25:38 says, "A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls." While we sometimes don't want to admit it, the only person...

In this podcast episode, Yemi and Philia outline our next corporate fast, 40 Days Through The Wilderness, and the goals we hope to accomplish during this fasting period. This corporate fast will begin on October 14th and continue through November 22nd. We will fast from 8:00pm to 8:00am daily and refrain from added sugars in our diet. During this wilderness fast, we are focusing on the 40 year period where the tribes of Israel wandered the wilderness on their way to the promised land. We are presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice to God as we focus on a deeper s...

In this podcast episode, Yemi and Philia discuss the eighth and penultimate attribute of the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) which is Gentleness. Gentleness is the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered. The act of gentleness is a strength and not a weakness. Gentleness is needed for all our relationships. It is a balm that can calm intense interactions. It is a balm to our soul and the souls of others through the application of grace (unmerited favor or goodwill). God loves us and exhibited gentleness towards us through the actions of Jesus Christ. Even with the gift of the H...

In this series called Ripened and Ready, Treading Faith is diving into the Fruit of the Spirt for this season (Galatians 5:22-23). On this episode, we are covering the Faithfulness fruit. Our faithfulness to God means trusting in Him and loving Him through all circumstances. It means following His commandments even when we'd rather choose a different path. God is faithful and unwavering in spite of our sins.

In this series called Ripened and Ready, Treading Faith is diving into the Fruit of the Spirt for this season (Galatians 5:22-23). In this podcast episode, Yemi and Philia discuss the sixth attribute of the Fruit of the Spirit, Goodness. God is good and as humans born into sin, we need God to inject goodness into us. While we may have the capacity to be good, we also have the capacity to be bad. How do we abandon bad behavior and chase goodness? By chasing God. Ask God to help you develop goodness and the Holy Spirit will minister to you...

In this series called Ripened and Ready, Treading Faith is diving into the Fruit of the Spirt for this season (Galatians 5:22-23). On this episode, we are covering the Kindness fruit. The Bible says that kindness is a fruit of the Spirit and a way to show Christ to the world. It is not passive but rather a decision to live out godly traits in one's life.

In this podcast episode, Yemi and Philia discuss the fourth attribute of the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) and that is Patience. Patience is an action verb and takes practice to perfect. There were many times our impatience has caused us harm or harmed others. Let us remember the consequences of our impatience to give us the willpower to wait. Let us remember the goodness and patience of the Lord to encourage us to exercise patience with others and ourselves. Philippians 1:6 says, "I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to comp...

Treading Faith is excited to embark on a new series with you and this season we are covering the Fruit of The Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). On this episode, we are covering the PEACE fruit. In the Bible, peace is often described as a state of harmony and wholeness in one's relationship with God and others. It goes beyond the absence of conflict and encompasses inner tranquility that comes from a deep connection with the Prince of Peace. Embark on this journey with us to get Ripened and Ready.

In this series called Ripened and Ready, Treading Faith is diving into the Fruit of the Spirt for this season (Galatians 5:22-23). On this episode, we are covering the JOY fruit. Joy is the second attribute of the Fruit of the Spirit and we learn that Joy is the Christian resolution to troubles, threats, anxiety and worry. We also learn how we can tap into the source of the everlasting Joy at our core through our Lord.

Treading Faith is excited to embark on a new series with you, and in this season, we are covering the Fruit of The Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). "But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. On this episode, we are covering the LOVE fruit. Embark on this journey with us to become "Ripened & Ready". Paul's purpose in writing Galatians 5 is to encourage his readers that those who "belong to Christ" are no longer slaves to their sinful nature. With Love at the core, it's the foundation of a fruitful soul.