The Ruth Chou Simons Podcast

021 | How Do We Abide? (A Fruitful Summer)

The Ruth Chou Simons Podcast

Show Notes

The fruit of the Spirit is… LOVE. Join Ruth for this episode introducing a new summer series, considering what it means to truly abide in Christ, and how the fruit of love shows up in our lives. 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, full of Scripture, are designed to be an opportunity to pause and realign your heart with truth. Scripture referenced: Galatians 5:22-23 Mark 12:30-31 John 13:34-3...

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