A Book for You

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When the kind people at The Good Book Company invited me to write a book, I was stunned, but recovered in time to say Yes, and soon began writing what became Deep Roots, Good Fruit: Seeing the Fruit of the Spirit Through Story and Scripture.

Now, two years later, the book is finally here. And I wrote it for you.

It is my prayer that you will hunger to treasure Christ above all, walk in the Spirit, dig into Scripture, and be awakened to God’s magnificence in every sliver of the mundane. Our stories matter because God is orchestrating them all. Our job is to abide in him.

In full transparency, I am far more comfortable writing stories than promoting them, so I will leave you now with endorsements from generous hearts who graciously read an advanced copy of Deep Roots, Good Fruit.

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Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.

Proverbs 27:2

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Tim Challies Author and Blogger:

It is one of God’s greatest promises and one of our foremost encouragements: that he is changing us from the inside out. By the work of his Spirit, he is transforming us so we bear fruit—fruit that displays the goodness and grace of our Savior. That is the subject of this book, which has been written by one of my favorite authors. And as Kristin does on her blog and elsewhere, she not only writes what is true, but she writes it beautifully and compellingly.

Scott Hubbard, Editor, Desiring God (desiringgod.org):

If Kristin Couch had only helped me to better understand the fruit of the Spirit, I would be grateful. But this book does far more; through brilliant storytelling, Couch makes the Spirit’s fruit smellable, tasteable, and alluringly beautiful.

Kurt Goff – Host Kurt and Kate Mornings, Moody Radio

Wouldn’t you know it! I was praying this morning about more of the fruit of the Spirit showing up in my life. This is how God works: Kristin’s work has been on my desk for weeks. I ‘just happened’ to grab it during a moment when I was trying to catch my breath during a super-busy day. BAM! I couldn’t put it down! The right book at the right time! The other stuff can wait. Deep Roots, Good Fruit is filled with Scripture-saturated encouragement. Kristin has a gift for pairing observation with inspiration. She makes me want to be more like Jesus. Thanks, Kristin!

John Myers, Director of Ministry Advancement, Strategic Renewal

In a world where ‘spiritual amnesia’ has infiltrated our hearts and minds, Deep Roots, Good Fruit brings us back to the truth of God’s word and the reminder that the Holy Spirit is willing and available to us at any moment of need to give us the desire, power, and ability to accomplish his will. I highly recommend this book to anyone who needs encouragement and the reminder of God’s love and care for us. Deep Roots, Good Fruit was a huge encouragement to me as it focused on the fruit of the Spirit. Several words came to mind as I read this. Biblical: it never strayed from the truth. Authentic: it’s obvious these were not just words on a page but life-changing words from someone who has experienced them. Encouraging: from beginning to end—and a reminder of the power of the Spirit to change and transform lives, including mine. Thank you, Kristin, for your transparency and authenticity in Deep Roots, Good Fruit.

Stephanie O’Donnell, Writer and Photographer

With each chapter of the book, each fruit of the Spirit, I was irresistibly drawn in. I felt like I had been welcomed in with warm hospitality, wrapped in a blanket and given a cup of hot cocoa to watch authentic lives play out before me. And at the end of each chapter, I was prayerfully inspired to walk more worthy of the Lord.

Pastor Bryant Crane of Agape Baptist Church in George, South Africa:

Kristin Couch’s book is a wonderful resource to emphasize the necessity of the Spirit’s work in believers’ lives. More than just teaching about the fruit of the Spirit, Kristin has given us real-life examples of what that looks like in everyday life. I highly recommend it.

Lyndsay Keith, Host, Centerpoint TBN

Deep Roots, Good Fruit puts what matters most into plain sight through vivid storytelling. You will walk away feeling encouraged, inspired, and convicted, and ultimately desiring to be more like Christ through the power of his Spirit.

Sarah Puebla, Biblical Counselor

Kristin does an outstanding job of weaving together her very personal stories with God’s story to make a beautiful creation. She does an amazing job of capturing the reader’s attention with snippets of tenderness to then draw us in to the beauty of God’s Word and living out our lives as believers to showcase the beauty of the fruit that God intends for us to shower on others as we shine our lights and share our testimonies. Thank you to the author for making this goal tangible.

Brian McDougal , Executive Pastor Idlewild Baptist Church, Lutz Florida

Deep Roots, Good Fruit is like medicine for a dry and weary soul. When Kristin writes, it is like a brush on canvas that makes you see so vividly what she intends. How she uses her own stories to paint the picture of what the precious Holy Spirit has given to us through the fruit of the Spirit is certainly encouraging and simply refreshing.

Carolyn Lacey, Author, Say the Right Thing and Extraordinary Hospitality

Growth in godliness is slow, and it’s easy to become discouraged. In this beautifully written book, Kristin Couch skilfully weaves story and Scripture together to show how God’s Spirit works, gently and patiently, through the day-to-day, seemingly insignificant experiences of life to grow good fruit in his people. Her invitation to slow down and notice this transforming work in your own life will encourage you and fuel your desire to grow more like Jesus.

Jana Carlson, Writer and Blogger:

…Each chapter focuses on a different fruit, from love through self-control, as listed in Galatians 5:22–23. In her signature style, Kristin captures her readers with charming, funny, and even suspenseful tales from her own life, then seamlessly draws us in for a deeper look through the lens of God’s Word. 

This is not a devotional book, nor an in-depth Bible study. It doesn’t quite fit the memoir mold either. Like a vibrant fruit salad served on a sweltering summer day, Deep Roots, Good Fruit is as tantalizing as it is nourishing. It’s a welcome addition to my overflowing bookshelf. 

Andrea Sanborn, Writer and Blogger

This book was both encouraging and challenging. The format was straightforward and the descriptions rich. It was the kind of book that takes you by the hand as a friend, drawing you into a deeper desire for holiness. Kristin uses vignettes from her life, sets them before the reader, frames them with practical application, and shows us the beauty of walking by the Spirit. In addition, her chapter discussion questions stand out for their way of thoughtfully drawing the reader in rather than the usual surface-level questions some books toss in like an afterthought. Highly recommended for anyone on the journey to Heaven, whether you have just stepped onto the narrow way, or have been traveling it for decades.

More Endorsements

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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23)

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Relax in your favorite chair with your steaming mug of coffee and enjoy my first book as well.