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Deep Roots, Good Fruit: Seeing the Fruit of the Spirit through Story & Scripture
Be encouraged by stories of the Holy Spirit’s work in the midst of everyday life, and reflect on how to grow the fruit of the Spirit in your life too.
What does the fruit of the Spirit look like in everyday life, and how can we become the people the Holy Spirit calls us to be?
Author Kristin Elizabeth Couch invites you to explore the fruit of the Spirit through captivating stories of people she’s there’s a father who goes missing in a snowstorm; a boss who shouts like a drill sergeant; a neighbor with a refrigerator full of eggs; and Grandpa, who smells of Old Spice!
By combining memorable stories with rich meditations on Scripture, Kristin encourages us to see that God is at work even in life’s mundane moments, and that although our growth may seem slow, in the Spirit’s power we really can become more like Jesus.
As you reflect on the fruit of the Spirit, you will long for it more deeply, pray for it more fervently, and see afresh how the Spirit is at work in your own life and the lives of others. Put deep roots into God’s word and enjoy bearing more and more of his good fruit.
PLEASE When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
What does the fruit of the Spirit look like in everyday life, and how can we become the people the Holy Spirit calls us to be?
Author Kristin Elizabeth Couch invites you to explore the fruit of the Spirit through captivating stories of people she’s there’s a father who goes missing in a snowstorm; a boss who shouts like a drill sergeant; a neighbor with a refrigerator full of eggs; and Grandpa, who smells of Old Spice!
By combining memorable stories with rich meditations on Scripture, Kristin encourages us to see that God is at work even in life’s mundane moments, and that although our growth may seem slow, in the Spirit’s power we really can become more like Jesus.
As you reflect on the fruit of the Spirit, you will long for it more deeply, pray for it more fervently, and see afresh how the Spirit is at work in your own life and the lives of others. Put deep roots into God’s word and enjoy bearing more and more of his good fruit.
PLEASE When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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First published August 1, 2024
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October 19, 2024
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As the Holy Spirit cultivates Christlike qualities in us, the slow process of sanctification can sometimes feel discouraging, especially when progress is hard to see. Kristin Couch writes to encourage readers in their everyday faithfulness, reminding them that God is always at work. Through vivid stories of people in her life, she paints a picture of what these fruits look like in practice.
The author beautifully weaves story and Scripture to capture images of life and moments to illustrate fruitfulness in our ordinary lives. Each chapter focuses on one of the fruits of the Spirit described by Paul in his letter to the Galatian church in Galatians 5:22-23.
*A big thanks to The Good Book Company for the complimentary copy of the book and for the opportunity to post an honest review.
As the Holy Spirit cultivates Christlike qualities in us, the slow process of sanctification can sometimes feel discouraging, especially when progress is hard to see. Kristin Couch writes to encourage readers in their everyday faithfulness, reminding them that God is always at work. Through vivid stories of people in her life, she paints a picture of what these fruits look like in practice.
The author beautifully weaves story and Scripture to capture images of life and moments to illustrate fruitfulness in our ordinary lives. Each chapter focuses on one of the fruits of the Spirit described by Paul in his letter to the Galatian church in Galatians 5:22-23.
*A big thanks to The Good Book Company for the complimentary copy of the book and for the opportunity to post an honest review.
August 22, 2024
This book is a refreshing read. It's filled with captivating stories from Kristin's life and inspiring biblical reflections on the fruit of the Spirit.
Each chapter focuses on a different fruit, from love to self-control, as listed in Galatians 5:22–23. In her signature style, Kristin captures her readers with charming, funny, and even suspenseful tales from her own life, then seamlessly draws us in for a deeper look through the lens of God's Word.
This is not a devotional book or an in-depth Bible study, and it doesn't quite fit the memoir mold, either. Like a vibrant fruit salad served on a sweltering summer day, Deep Roots, Good Fruit is as tantalizing as it is nourishing—a welcome addition to my overflowing bookshelf.
Each chapter focuses on a different fruit, from love to self-control, as listed in Galatians 5:22–23. In her signature style, Kristin captures her readers with charming, funny, and even suspenseful tales from her own life, then seamlessly draws us in for a deeper look through the lens of God's Word.
This is not a devotional book or an in-depth Bible study, and it doesn't quite fit the memoir mold, either. Like a vibrant fruit salad served on a sweltering summer day, Deep Roots, Good Fruit is as tantalizing as it is nourishing—a welcome addition to my overflowing bookshelf.
July 11, 2024
This book was both encouraging and challenging. The format was straightforward and the descriptions rich. It was the kind of book that takes you by the hand as a friend, drawing you into a deeper desire for holiness. Kristen uses vignettes from her life, sets them before the reader, frames them with practical application, and shows us the beauty of walking by the Spirit. In addition, her chapter discussion questions stand out for their way of thoughtfully drawing the reader in rather than the usual surface-level questions some books toss in like an afterthought. Highly recommended for anyone on the journey to Heaven, whether you have just stepped onto the narrow way, or have been traveling it for decades.
December 31, 2024
Barely skims the surface of the fruits of the spirit. It’s a good starting point for thinking about what fruit we should bear but doesn’t dig deep enough. The stories bog down the chapters, as she tends to go on too long before getting to her point.
October 18, 2024
This Christian living book celebrates the Fruit of the Spirit, exploring what these virtues look like in everyday life. Kristin Elizabeth Couch shares stories from her life to illustrate love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. In the introduction, she explains that we grow in virtuous character through the Holy Spirit's work in our lives, and that these virtues come from our relationship with God, and are not behaviors that we have to muster up on our own to meet God's approval.
This book teaches about the Fruit of the Spirit in a gospel-centered way, and is full of vivid, well-written stories from the author's life. Couch shares examples of how she has seen the Fruit of the Spirit in different people's lives, and she also tells some stories about vices, sharing stories about people who behaved in impatient or harsh ways that sharply contrasted with others' virtues. Couch shows what a difference it makes to other people for us to show spiritual fruit in our interactions with them, and she weaves in Scripture passages throughout each chapter to reflect on different virtues.
Although I mostly enjoyed this book, I am docking my rating because of graphic violence in one of the stories Couch shared. At the beginning of the first chapter, she startles readers with the horrific details of a car accident that nearly killed a child and horribly disfigured him for life. The awful details were some of the most graphic that I have ever read, and I say this as someone who has read a lot of books about World War II and the Holocaust. I have read many truly horrific things, but this is near the top of the list, especially because it came out of nowhere. At least when I read nonfiction about wars, I'm prepared for violence. When I am reading a Christian living book primarily targeted to women, the last thing I expect is to read a graphic description of an unspeakable horror.
I cannot understand the logic or reason behind telling the story this way. Couch could have told us about a father's love for his disabled, disfigured child without giving the reader all these graphic details, and that would have been far more appropriate. At the bare minimum, there should have been a trigger warning at the beginning of the chapter, but it didn't need to be written this way at all. She could have made the exact same points without vividly dramatizing the details of the accident. The only reason to write it this way is for shock value, which shows no consideration for sensitive readers with highly visual imaginations, people with anxiety, or people with similar trauma histories.
This is a unique book that combines personal storytelling with Bible teaching to explore themes about the Fruits of the Spirit. I found the book thought-provoking, engaging, and encouraging overall, but feel obligated to give the trigger warning that the author and the publisher did not. If you don't think you can handle reading the details about the car accident, you can skip page 16. At the very least, you'll know to expect it. Overall, I enjoyed this book, but that part was so jarring and awful that I feel obligated to focus on it in this review.
I received a free copy from the publisher, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
This book teaches about the Fruit of the Spirit in a gospel-centered way, and is full of vivid, well-written stories from the author's life. Couch shares examples of how she has seen the Fruit of the Spirit in different people's lives, and she also tells some stories about vices, sharing stories about people who behaved in impatient or harsh ways that sharply contrasted with others' virtues. Couch shows what a difference it makes to other people for us to show spiritual fruit in our interactions with them, and she weaves in Scripture passages throughout each chapter to reflect on different virtues.
Although I mostly enjoyed this book, I am docking my rating because of graphic violence in one of the stories Couch shared. At the beginning of the first chapter, she startles readers with the horrific details of a car accident that nearly killed a child and horribly disfigured him for life. The awful details were some of the most graphic that I have ever read, and I say this as someone who has read a lot of books about World War II and the Holocaust. I have read many truly horrific things, but this is near the top of the list, especially because it came out of nowhere. At least when I read nonfiction about wars, I'm prepared for violence. When I am reading a Christian living book primarily targeted to women, the last thing I expect is to read a graphic description of an unspeakable horror.
I cannot understand the logic or reason behind telling the story this way. Couch could have told us about a father's love for his disabled, disfigured child without giving the reader all these graphic details, and that would have been far more appropriate. At the bare minimum, there should have been a trigger warning at the beginning of the chapter, but it didn't need to be written this way at all. She could have made the exact same points without vividly dramatizing the details of the accident. The only reason to write it this way is for shock value, which shows no consideration for sensitive readers with highly visual imaginations, people with anxiety, or people with similar trauma histories.
This is a unique book that combines personal storytelling with Bible teaching to explore themes about the Fruits of the Spirit. I found the book thought-provoking, engaging, and encouraging overall, but feel obligated to give the trigger warning that the author and the publisher did not. If you don't think you can handle reading the details about the car accident, you can skip page 16. At the very least, you'll know to expect it. Overall, I enjoyed this book, but that part was so jarring and awful that I feel obligated to focus on it in this review.
I received a free copy from the publisher, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
November 5, 2024
How can the fruit of the Spirit transform your daily life and relationships? In Deep Roots, Good Fruit, Kristin Elizabeth Couch helps you see the fruit of the Spirit through story and Scripture.
Love and Joy
I’ve read countless books on the fruit of the Spirit, and this book sings. The book begins with a big truth: Love gives sacrificially — it requires loss. The thought that Jesus loves me in this way brings supernatural joy.
Couch has an excellent ability to write with nuance. She reminds us that to embrace peace amidst fear is not to disregard our feelings. But neither are we to crawl through trials, chained to our emotions, allowing ourselves to be led by fickle feelings. The Holy Spirit gives the gift of peace as we stand on the solid rock of Jesus.
Kind and Self-Controlled
I was most moved to read how the church is to be a place of refuge, unusually kind during life’s tempests. It was the word “unusually” that took me off guard – but it makes sense. The world is cruel. Christians are kind. I am motivated to exude the warm and simple kindness that Christ exemplifies – not needing to be extravagant or exorbitant, but strong and steadfast.
The book ends by showing how self-control is best rooted in our Savior. Deep Roots, Good Fruit is a beautiful book to read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the fruit of the Spirit, offering profound insights and practical guidance for both new believers and seasoned Christians.
I received a media copy of Deep Roots, Good Fruit and this is my honest review.
Love and Joy
I’ve read countless books on the fruit of the Spirit, and this book sings. The book begins with a big truth: Love gives sacrificially — it requires loss. The thought that Jesus loves me in this way brings supernatural joy.
Couch has an excellent ability to write with nuance. She reminds us that to embrace peace amidst fear is not to disregard our feelings. But neither are we to crawl through trials, chained to our emotions, allowing ourselves to be led by fickle feelings. The Holy Spirit gives the gift of peace as we stand on the solid rock of Jesus.
Kind and Self-Controlled
I was most moved to read how the church is to be a place of refuge, unusually kind during life’s tempests. It was the word “unusually” that took me off guard – but it makes sense. The world is cruel. Christians are kind. I am motivated to exude the warm and simple kindness that Christ exemplifies – not needing to be extravagant or exorbitant, but strong and steadfast.
The book ends by showing how self-control is best rooted in our Savior. Deep Roots, Good Fruit is a beautiful book to read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the fruit of the Spirit, offering profound insights and practical guidance for both new believers and seasoned Christians.
I received a media copy of Deep Roots, Good Fruit and this is my honest review.
August 6, 2024
In the Bible, the book of Galatians has that well known passage “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23).
Sometimes, keeping to this can seem like a lofty ambition, challenging, with all the circumstances that life throws in our direction. But this lovely, gentle book from Kristin Elizabeth Couch shows that in our daily lives, even in the small things, we can intentionally take positive steps in our spiritual growth that will ultimately help us in becoming more Christ-like.
The book takes a chapter for each of the “fruits of the Spirit”, shows how it is applied in ways that have deeply impacted the author’s life, anecdotes that highlight their power in a world where often these things are missing. Then she explains, in an approachable way, their importance, their value and why Christians can be making a difference in the world if they follow the teachings.
There are helpful questions at the end of the book for each chapter, than means it could be a useful text for a Bible study group.
See https://www.robseabrook.com/category/... for more reviews of Christian books.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher, but was under no pressure to provide a favourable review.
Sometimes, keeping to this can seem like a lofty ambition, challenging, with all the circumstances that life throws in our direction. But this lovely, gentle book from Kristin Elizabeth Couch shows that in our daily lives, even in the small things, we can intentionally take positive steps in our spiritual growth that will ultimately help us in becoming more Christ-like.
The book takes a chapter for each of the “fruits of the Spirit”, shows how it is applied in ways that have deeply impacted the author’s life, anecdotes that highlight their power in a world where often these things are missing. Then she explains, in an approachable way, their importance, their value and why Christians can be making a difference in the world if they follow the teachings.
There are helpful questions at the end of the book for each chapter, than means it could be a useful text for a Bible study group.
See https://www.robseabrook.com/category/... for more reviews of Christian books.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher, but was under no pressure to provide a favourable review.
August 29, 2024
🍒 Really glad I could get this in before the summer ended. A super straight to the point look at the Fruits of the Spirit. Love how applicable she made it to my life.
🍊Enjoyed how the author shared stories of individuals she knows that went with each fruit. By the Holy Spirit’s help we can strive to have these fruits in our life.
🍓𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦: A Heart That Gives
𝘑𝘰𝘺: Holding on to Jesus
𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦: The Calm in the Storm
𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦: The Secret Ingredient
𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴: A Place of Refuge
𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴: Uprightness of Heart and Life
𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴: Fidelity to the Finish Line
𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴: Humble Strength
𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘧-𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭: A Passionate Restraint
🍎 Thank you @thegoodbookcompanyusa for the chance to read this!
💬*𝙈𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠.*
💬𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘵:𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮.𝘤𝘰𝘮/𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴/
🍊Enjoyed how the author shared stories of individuals she knows that went with each fruit. By the Holy Spirit’s help we can strive to have these fruits in our life.
🍓𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦: A Heart That Gives
𝘑𝘰𝘺: Holding on to Jesus
𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦: The Calm in the Storm
𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦: The Secret Ingredient
𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴: A Place of Refuge
𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴: Uprightness of Heart and Life
𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴: Fidelity to the Finish Line
𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴: Humble Strength
𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘧-𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭: A Passionate Restraint
🍎 Thank you @thegoodbookcompanyusa for the chance to read this!
💬*𝙈𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠.*
💬𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘵:𝘩𝘵𝘵𝘱𝘴://𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮.𝘤𝘰𝘮/𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴/
May 1, 2025
This book has good biblical connections and is very practical in a sense. I did feel at times the personal stories overshadowed the biblical richness founded in scripture. It seemed as I read that it was more a book about personal experiences than learning about the fruits of the spirit. I don't think that the story telling way of teaching is wrong, but it just wasn't for me. There were also some really graphic narratives that she personally witnessed that surprised me while reading this book. Definitely a heavy read that leaves the reader feeling sometimes very sad. Gripping stories and plenty of scripture truths. Yet, the stories are so gripping that it often overshadows what really should be learned at times.
August 2, 2024
Warm, inviting, and intensely personal, Deep Roots, Good Fruit is a book to be savored. Writing from her personal experience, author Kristin Couch is a wonderful storyteller who makes you feel that the fruit of the Spirit is something to be embraced, sought after, and treasured. You will feel that you have gotten to know the people she writes about; but more importantly, you will find yourself refreshed and blessed. Kristin not only blesses us with sweet and poignant stories; she also blesses us with solid, biblical theology. Her summary of how union with Christ helps in our fight against sin is the best two-paragraph summary of the topic I have ever read. Highly recommended.
August 3, 2024
Kristin's masterful storytelling, combined with her unpacking of correlating Biblical Truth, makes this a delightful and edifying read.
I am particularly grateful for Kristin's unswerving emphasis, in every chapter, on the gospel of Jesus Christ. Her remarkable stories depict the fruit of the Spirit beautifully, yet with grace and conviction, she leads us "back up the sunbeam" to the source Himself and says, in effect, any slight evidence of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, or self-control within ourselves are marks of the Holy Spirit at work. Amen and amen!
I highly recommend this book!
I am particularly grateful for Kristin's unswerving emphasis, in every chapter, on the gospel of Jesus Christ. Her remarkable stories depict the fruit of the Spirit beautifully, yet with grace and conviction, she leads us "back up the sunbeam" to the source Himself and says, in effect, any slight evidence of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, or self-control within ourselves are marks of the Holy Spirit at work. Amen and amen!
I highly recommend this book!
January 26, 2026
I loved this book by Kristin of the blog "The Palest Ink". This book is about the fruits of the Spirit, and only one of the stories in the book was shared previously on her blog, so I was happy that it was all new content. (Her first book, "It Began on Washington Street" was a collection of stories previously published on her blog) Each chapter in the book deals with a different fruit of the Spirit; love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. She shares stories and examples, as well as scripture and exhortation. It will definitely be a book I revisit in the future.
August 3, 2024
This book is like a cozy coffee chat with a Christian mentor. The author uses stories to introduce each fruit of the Spirit and then explores applicable Scripture. I loved reading one chapter a day along with my daily Bible reading. This is the perfect companion to your personal Bible reading and it’s sure to both challenge and encourage you.
Thank you to The Good Book Company for a gifted copy of the book. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
Thank you to The Good Book Company for a gifted copy of the book. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
January 6, 2025
A straightforward and yet still beautiful look at the fruits of the Spirit in scripture. But more than that, this book has encouraging and tangible examples of people living out these gifts in their lives. I loved sitting with each fruit and pondering how the Lord has manifested them in my life and in the lives of people around me.
Thank you to The Good Book Company for the gifted book. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to The Good Book Company for the gifted book. All opinions are my own.
July 26, 2025
A homey book replete with stories that illustrate the fruits of the Spirit (or their antitypes), I appreciated this read. I felt like I was sitting with a mature believer, talking through and reflecting on life lessons from her past. It was like a cozy, fireplace read that called for tea or coffee and my favorite afghan—too bad I read it in the summer! I did miss a bit more exegetical or theological depth with this one—especially given a title like “Deep Roots.”
August 4, 2024
“Bless the LORD, Oh my soul….Psalm 103. This Psalm resonated within my soul for days after reading the superbly written “Deep Roots, Good Fruit” by Kristin Elizabeth Couch. Kristin skillfully wove sound Biblical doctrines with personal experiences to enhance my walk with Jesus Christ. This book is a must read for your Spiritual library.
August 7, 2024
I love the way Kristin writes! This book is easy to fit into a busy life with beautiful imagery that has helped me see what God might want to produce even in my messy, crazy life. I can't wait to read this through with my discipleship group and see how God might use it!
March 19, 2025
I felt encouraged when I read this book. Even though there wasn’t anything earth shattering I felt like the author gave encouraging stories about each fruit of the spirit and like I could do better exhibiting them in my life. I think this would be a good book study to do with a few friends.
July 30, 2024
Great story teller! This is the strength of this book along with a clear focus on scripture and practical, real life examples of the fruit in the Spirit lived out by followers of Christ.
August 8, 2024
An excellent, thought provoking book on the fruit of the spirit. Through story and words from the Bible, the author crafts chapters that cause the reader to pause and reflect.
December 14, 2024
The book was fine, it just lacked depth and freshness. It felt very pastoral and fluffy with personal stories. Nothing wrong with it, I was just hoping for more.
January 4, 2025
Different than expected, but still good.
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July 1, 2025The narrator spoke too slowly and in so many generalities, I simply lost interest.
October 8, 2025
Absolutely love this book, highly recommended. Good question/reflection section at the back of the book.
August 3, 2024
Kristin's writing is so encouraging and compelling! I love how she gently weaved her personal stories and Scripture together to show how God’s Spirit extraordinarily works to grow His people in everyday life. Her stories are beautifully written and are so impactful. The reflection questions at the end of the book were particularly helpful to slow down and give thanks for the examples we experience in life, to reflect and pray for the areas we need to grow in. This book is for every Christian who longs to see how God works in ordinary lives and seeks to grow in the fruit of the Spirit.
October 8, 2024
The author of this book uses her real life examples of the fruits of the spirit along with biblical stories and ways we Christians can be better and more mindful by incorporating these necessary tools into our everyday lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
September 11, 2024
Really enjoyed this book. It's much more than a "how to" have the fruits of the spirit. The author weaves her own personal stories as well as the stories of others into beautiful examples of these fruits. Highly recommend!
October 22, 2024
I really enjoyed this weaving of scriptures and stories about the fruits of the Spirit. If you like Hannah Anderson, I think you would like this.
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