To Have Fruit, You Must Have Roots

Written By Kimberly Sciscoe

“Rotten to the core!” Have you ever heard that saying? God forbid anyone would say that about you or me.  It’s an expression that means someone or something is rotten through and through, from the outside to the inside.

People can fool us, or we can fool people by having the “perfect outside” while the inside is empty or worse, ugly.  Growing up, my mom would often tell me, “Kimberly, pretty is as pretty does.”  She was always reminding me to work on the inside more than the outside.

So how do we work on the inside? First, we allow the Spirit of God into our lives to reign supreme. His Holy Spirit should take root in us, going deep and transforming our character and nature. Over time, it alters our thinking, attitudes, and actions.

The gift of the Holy Ghost bears fruit—the manifestation of the Spirit.

Listen to this powerful list from Galatians 5:22–23 in The Passion Translation Bible.

But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions: joy that overflows, peace that subdues, patience that endures, kindness in action, a life full of virtue, faith that prevails, gentleness of heart, and strength of spirit. Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.

Wow!  What an amazing list of powerful traits we have access to through God’s Holy Spirit. Take note of the actions that follow these words: peace that subdues, faith that prevails! God intends for His fruit in your life to produce action! First, His fruit produces these godlike qualities deep within you. Then, when the roots are nourished with prayer and consecration, these qualities will grow and feed and nourish others, transforming your life into His likeness.

What seeds are you planting in your life?  What kind of fruit are you growing?

©2025 Kimberly Sciscoe

Kimberly Sciscoe

Kimberly Sciscoe has always had an extraordinary love for people! Connecting them to Jesus is her life’s passion.

Kimberly was blessed to be born into a family with God as their center. As a young teenager, her passion for missions took her to Costa Rica and Panama. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Kimberly enjoyed teaching in both public and private sectors for ten years.

In her home church, Kimberly focused on outreach, discipling new converts, and teaching Bible studies at a state recovery center. As a single adult, Kimberly served as a missionary in Puerto Rico and Spain. On May 3, 1996, she married Jason Sciscoe, the love of her life, and has enjoyed being his earth partner ever since.

Jason and Kimberly have traveled the globe sharing Jesus with others. In 2004, they founded Triumph Ministries International Network. It gives Kimberly great joy to serve alongside her husband as co-pastor of The Church Triumphant in Houston, Texas. Kimberly’s hands and heart can be seen in leading Ladies Ministries, Outreach, and Discipleship efforts.

Combining her love for education, women, and children, Kimberly has worked with global partners in India, championing such causes as caring for orphans, educating women and girls, and empowering the underrepresented while spreading the love of Jesus.

Kimberly Sciscoe is the author of The Busy Woman’s Guide to Soul Winning: Connecting People to God Everywhere You Go. She is a motivational speaker and serves as a mentor to many. Her most treasured audience is her two children.

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