The Holy Spirit produces joy.  Excuses kill joy.  Guilt and negativity steal joy.  Affliction nurtures joy.  Obedience fosters joy.

The Holy Spirit calls out to the church and to the world, encouraging us to "stay close" to receive His love.

Living in freedom is not going back to our sinful nature but moving forward and walking in the Spirit.  Only then will we experience the Kingdom of God.

Freedom in Christ is freedom from slavery, freedom from fear, freedom from pride and freedom to serve.