The Apostle Paul writes to the Galatians about the fruit of the Holy Spirit and settles on a list, which, at first glance, is rather boring. He says, “The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!”59 It’s not macho. Not particularly adventurous. There is very little that’s initially exciting about a small act of kindness. A loving gesture or pause to offer gentle care will never measure up in any hierarchy of mind-melting entertainment. Yet the neighbour
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