Tall and Small

09/05/2026

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09/04/2026

Galatians 5:22–23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”

Paul is describing what begins to grow in our lives when the Holy Spirit is leading us.

A few brief thoughts:

* “Fruit of the Spirit” → Notice it says fruit, not accomplishments. These qualities grow from our relationship with God, not simply from trying harder.
* Love, joy, and peace → The Spirit changes what’s happening inside us.
* Patience, kindness, and goodness → That inward change begins affecting how we treat other people.
* Faithfulness and gentleness → We become dependable while still showing grace.
* Self-control → We learn that our emotions, desires, and temptations don’t have to control our decisions.

And fruit takes time to grow. Spiritual maturity doesn’t happen overnight. As we walk with the Holy Spirit, He gradually makes our character look more like Jesus.

Simple takeaway:
The evidence that the Holy Spirit is working in your life isn’t just what you say you believe—it’s the kind of fruit your life is producing.

09/02/2026

Tall and Small were at Concord Academy with Multiply Kids to help with Elementary Chapel today! Here is the poem that we read to the kiddos! Memory Verse: Gen 1:27
Big Idea: YES! God is My Creator!

09/01/2026

2 Peter 1:3
“His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence.”

Peter reminds us that God doesn’t call us to follow Him and then leave us to figure it out alone. He provides what we need.

A few brief thoughts:

* “His divine power” → Christian living isn’t powered simply by willpower. We depend on God’s strength.
* “Granted to us” → What we need for spiritual growth is a gift from God, not something we manufacture ourselves.
* “Life and godliness” → God equips us not only for eternity but also to live differently right now.
* “Through the knowledge of Him” → The more deeply we know Jesus, the more our lives begin to reflect Him.

This doesn’t mean following Jesus will always be easy. It means God never asks us to live the Christian life without giving us His power to do it.

Simple takeaway:
God doesn’t just call you—He equips you. Whatever He asks you to do, you can trust Him to provide what you need to faithfully follow Him.

09/01/2026

Ep. No Fear - Dan in the Den

08/31/2026

Love watching the Kids from Multiply Kids Worship lead the Sunday Services

08/30/2026

Today’s Bible Lesson at Kids Church

08/28/2026

Hebrews 13:8
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”

Everything around us changes—people, circumstances, culture, finances, relationships, even our own emotions. Jesus doesn’t.

A few brief thoughts:

* “Yesterday” → The Jesus who was faithful before is still faithful now.
* “Today” → Whatever you’re facing right now, His character, love, grace, and promises haven’t changed.
* “Forever” → We don’t have to wonder whether Jesus will eventually become different. He is eternally trustworthy.
* Our circumstances change; our foundation doesn’t → We can build our lives on Christ because He remains constant when everything else feels uncertain.

This doesn’t mean God always handles every situation exactly the same way. It means who Jesus is never changes.

Simple takeaway:
When everything around you feels uncertain, hold onto the One who never changes. The Jesus who was faithful yesterday will still be faithful today—and forever.

08/27/2026

Wow. What an awesome Back to School Bash! And great job Multiply Kids

08/24/2026

Galatians 5:14
“For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”

Paul takes something that can seem incredibly complicated—the entire law—and brings it back to one powerful principle: LOVE PEOPLE.

A few brief thoughts:

* “The whole law is fulfilled” → Genuine love naturally leads us toward the kind of life God desires.
* “Love your neighbor” → Your neighbor isn’t just the person living next door. It’s the person God puts in front of you—including people who are different, difficult, overlooked, or hurting.
* “As yourself” → We naturally think about our own needs. Jesus calls us to notice and care about the needs of others with that same intentionality.
* Love requires action → Biblical love isn’t simply saying, “I care about you.” It’s asking, “What can I do to help you?”

This connects perfectly with the previous verse, Galatians 5:13: use your freedom to serve one another through love.

Simple takeaway:
Loving God should change how we treat people. Sometimes the greatest way to show someone what Jesus is like is simply to see them, serve them, and love them well.