A Devotional for Harvesting God-Given Spiritual Fruits
As Christians, we long for a spiritually fruitful life. However, our attempts to work more and hustle harder only leave us feeling weary and worn. Thankfully, God's word supplies the nourishment we so desperately need. As we abide in Jesus, he fills our emptiness with an abundant crop of spiritual fruit.
Through the trusted voices of several female bestselling authors, editors, and Bible teachers, this 40-day devotional explores each of the 9 fruits of the Spirit found in Galatians 5. Every daily reading includes a related verse to ponder, a theologically rich reflection, additional Bible passages to read, and a prayer. This short format provides readers with an easy-to-use devotional resource, filled with substantial biblical counsel for harvesting God-given spiritual fruit.
- Unpacks Each Fruit of the Spirit: Pulling content from Galatians 5 and other Scripture passages, this book is deeply biblical and theologically rich
- Great for Individuals and Groups: Devotions are perfect for personal reading or as a tool to encourage a group of friends
- Devotional: Each of the 40 readings includes reflections, responses, and prayers
- Recipes: Recipes from the contributors' kitchens for fruit dishes to make at home
- Contributions by Trusted Voices: Melissa Kruger, Abbey Wedgeworth, Lydia Brownback, Courtney Doctor, Megan Hill, Winfree Brisley, Lindsey Carlson, Blair Linne, Trillia Newbell, and Sharonda Cooper
Brisley, Winfree: -
Winfree Brisley (BA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) serves as an editor for the Gospel Coalition. She is the coeditor of Unto Us: 25 Advent Devotions about the Messiah and a contributor to Fruitful: Cultivating a Spiritual Harvest That Won't Leave You Empty and The Weary World Rejoices: Daily Devotions for Advent. She and her husband, Will, have three sons and live in Charlotte, North Carolina, where they belong to Uptown Church.
Brownback, Lydia: -
Lydia Brownback (MAR, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the author of several books in addition to the Flourish Bible Study series, including the On-the-Go Devotionals for women; Finding God in My Loneliness; and Sing a New Song. She is a regular speaker at conferences and events and is passionate about teaching God's word.
Carlson, Lindsey: -
Lindsey Carlson is a pastor's wife, a mother of five, and a native Texan. She enjoys writing, speaking, teaching women the Bible, and making disciples that grow by God's grace. She is the author of Growing in Godliness: A Teen Girl's Guide to Maturing in Christ.
Cooper, Sharonda: -
Sharonda Cooper (MEng, Massachusetts Institute of Technology) serves as content coordinator of women's initiatives for the Gospel Coalition and is a contributor to Fruitful: Cultivating a Spiritual Harvest That Won't Leave You Empty and Unto Us: 25 Advent Devotions about the Messiah. Sharonda is currently pursuing her MDiv in apologetics and philosophy from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and lives in Austin, Texas with her family.
Doctor, Courtney: -
Courtney Doctor (MDiv, Covenant Theological Seminary) serves as the director of women's initiatives for the Gospel Coalition. She is a Bible teacher and the author of From Garden to Glory as well as several Bible studies, including Steadfast; Remember Your Joy; and In View of God's Mercies: The Gift of the Gospel in Romans.
Hill, Megan: -
Megan Hill (BA, Grove City College) is the author of several books, including Praying Together; A Place to Belong; and Meg Is Not Alone. She also serves as the managing editor for the Gospel Coalition. A pastor's wife and a pastor's daughter, she lives in Massachusetts with her husband and four children, where they belong to West Springfield Covenant Community Church (PCA).
Kruger, Melissa: -
Melissa Kruger (BA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) serves as vice president of discipleship programming for the Gospel Coalition (TGC). She's the author of multiple books, including The Envy of Eve; Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood; Growing Together; and Wherever You Go, I Want You to Know. Her husband, Mike, is the president of Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, and they have three children.
Linne, Blair: -
Blair Linne is a Bible teacher, actress, spoken word artist, and the creator of the GLO podcast with the Gospel Coalition. She is the author of Finding My Father: How the Gospel Heals the Pain of Fatherlessness. She has toured globally, proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ from Carnegie Hall to colleges, churches, and city streets. Blair lives in Portland with her husband, Shai Linne, and their three children.
Newbell, Trillia: -
Trillia Newbell is the author of numerous books, Bible studies, and children's books, including God's Very Good Idea; The Big Wide Welcome; and Creative God, Colorful Us. Newbell is the acquisitions director at Moody Publishers and lives with her husband, Thern, and two children near Nashville, Tennessee.
Wedgeworth, Abbey: -
Abbey Wedgeworth is a wife, mother, Bible teacher, and writer. She's the author of Held: 31 Biblical Reflections on God's Comfort and Care in the Sorrow of Miscarriage and the Training Young Hearts children's book series. Abbey and her husband, David, live on the South Carolina coast with their three boys. They are members of Hilton Head Presbyterian Church (PCA), where Abbey serves in the worship, women's, and children's ministries.
