We’re breaking down the practical virtues of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience in today’s episode. Kelly shares transparently about her own failings and how impossible these virtues are when we rely on our own strength. Kelly also points out Paul’s secret to the virtues—you’re dearly loved, chosen, and set apart because of Christ. So often we have this turned around—thinking that if we can do a better job of displaying the character of Christ then God will accept us, choose us, and love us more. How freeing it is to see what Paul actually writes in Colossians 3:12: Because you are chosen, holy, and dearly loved, you get to wear the virtues of Christ. Scripture Focus: Colossians 3:12Scripture ReferencesColossians 3:12-14; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; Titus 3:3-5; Philippians 2:3, 5-6, Isaiah 66:1-2;1 Peter 3:3-4; 1 Peter 5:5; Mark 14:47; Galatians 6:1; 2 Timothy 2:25; 1 Peter 3:15; Matthew 11:29; 1 Timothy 1:15; Ephesians 1:4; 1 John 4:10 Relevant Links
? For more on this topic, check out Kelly’s book The Fitting Room: Putting On The Character Of Christ. 
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? Read about Kelly’s adventures in the Amazon jungle with JMI in her book Wherever The River Runs: How A Forgotten People Renewed My Hope In The Gospel.Socials
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? Kelly works closely with Justice & Mercy International in the Amazon and in Moldova.You can check out their work here. 
? Opening Music to the Cultivate Podcast is Time For Singing from her project Hymns & Hallelujahs.