We live in perilous times. Christians are facing challenges around the world. In the Middle-East and in Africa and Asia believers are being persecuted and executed just for being Christian. In the West there are efforts to marginalize and ostracize Christians just for standing for the truth in the Word of God. In light of all of this, we are called to be the spotless Bride of Christ. We read in the Bible that in the last days, there will be a great falling away and that only those who endure to the end will be saved. Our success in this calling is dependent on our understanding of the faithfulness of God. It is only as we come to know Him and the excellence of His character that we are able to remain faithful. Even then, it will require more than just grit and determination. We must develop habits and disciplines that will position us for success. In the chapters of this book, we will discover the magnificent faithfulness of God and we will explore those disciplines that will ensure that we remain that faithful Bride.

Women have a special place in God’s plan and in his heart. They are uniquely made and have many jobs as mothers, teachers, counselors, nurses, chefs, and chauffeurs in addition to business owners, supervisors, technical whizzes, and hard-working employees. Then the world turned upside-down in 2020. The pandemic caused women to modify their lifestyles and tackle new responsibilities while trying to keep some semblance of normalcy within their families. It wasn’t easy. These unprecedented struggles were overwhelming and caused many women to feel alone, depressed, frustrated, hopeless, and just plain tired. Can you relate? Are you one of those women who feels like you are drowning and maybe even invisible to God? Have you forgotten what his peace feels like? Maybe you have never felt his presence. In God’s Fruit Salad, author Diana Kinser offers a contemporary look at the fruit of the Spirit for women in all areas and walks of life. She is a battle-worn grandmother who has been in the fire of life many times, including battling Covid in ICU on a breathing machine. Kinser wants you to know that even when life seems dark and hopeless, God is still there. She knows the sweetest fruit in a Christian’s life comes from the deepest pain. With wisdom and love only a grandmother can give, she gently encourages women to see their value in every situation.

The Bible is one continuous story, from the story of creation to the story of Jesus' future return at the end of time. And yet there are smaller, pivotal stories that make up the basic structure of this one big story. This book is a series of 52 lessons that walk you through the main stories of the Bible, 26 in the Old Testament (the time leading up to Jesus) and 26 in the New Testament (the time of Jesus and beyond). These lessons are geared especially for people who learn better through stories than teaching. Prepare yourself as you go on a spiritual JOURNEY THROUGHOUT THE BIBLE.

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