Listen to the Heart: Story Meditation on the Fruits of the Spirit

by Bobbie Reed

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These are the fruits of the Spirit promised to us in Galatians 5. In this collection of stories about real people, Bobbie Reed leads us to ponder how these fruits have been experienced in the everyday lives of contemporary Christians, and to reflect on how we can nurture these gifts to further our own spiritual growth. The book is divided into nine sections, one for each of the fruits of the Spirit, with several meditations on each of these gifts. The stories have been collected from the author's twenty years of experience leading inspirational seminars and conferences across the country. Listen to the Heart is an excellent resource for small- group study, Christian storytelling, and personal devotions.

128 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1997

Reviews

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading the fruits of the spirit and all the stories that went along with them. Good reminder for our lives and makes you think of times in your own life as well when you have encountered the same.

[Diana Roth · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a great book to be reminded of the Fruits of the Spirit and to help individual growth in those areas

[Karin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really neat exploration of the fruits of the spirit. There was nothing mind-blowing or earth-shattering, but it made me think about each fruit and its role in my life.

[Jayne Flaagan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very uplifting book with concrete ideas about how you can be a better Christian. I loved the personal examples the author used!

[Kay Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book. It was a quick read with sweet little stories. Every story had a Bible reference. Well Done!