Nicole Syvertson Nicole Syvertson

Fruit of the Spirit; A New Perspective

Welcome to Cornerstone Conversation. Have you ever considered the Fruit of the Spirit as a weapon? In this week’s blog post, we explore a fresh perspective on these nine qualities, traditionally seen as a gauge of our faith.

The author argues that the Fruit of the Spirit can be wielded like a spiritual shield against the tactics of Satan. They contrast the "acts of the flesh" (selfishness, anger, discord) with the corresponding fruits (love, joy, peace).

By cultivating these fruits, we not only grow closer to God but also radiate His transformative power. The post concludes by emphasizing the importance of knowing God's character. The more we understand Him, the better equipped we are to resist Satan's temptations and live a life guided by the Holy Spirit.

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Nicole Syvertson Nicole Syvertson

Thriving Is A Choice

Welcome to Cornerstone Conversation, where this week we are diving into the heart of what it means to truly thrive. This week, we're exploring an empowering perspective: "Thriving is a choice." Join us as we uncover how acknowledging your blessings and choosing gratitude can transform your life. Discover the power of choice in overcoming life's challenges and how simple practices can shift your attitude, even in the toughest times. Today choose better over bitter, to thrive in the midst of chaos, and to be a blessing to those around you. Join us today as talk about making thriving a personal choice.

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Nicole Syvertson Nicole Syvertson

Setting The Tone

Setting The Tone

It feels as though we cannot slow the speed at which the days disappear before our eyes. I know many of us have started to let our New Year resolutions slip by now; there is too much to do in too little time, but we need to take time to rethink how we want our year to go.

Consider how much God, our heavenly father; Jesus, our Lord, and Savior; and the Holy Spirit, our comforter and strength who provides wisdom and truth, value us. They were willing to pay the ultimate price, Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, to show us the way home and have us with them for eternity.

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