“I am the true grapevine, and My Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of Mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you. Remain in Me andContinue reading “The Purpose of Pruning”
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The Christian Life
“Since we have been united with Him in His death, we will also be raised to life as He was. We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin.” (Romans 6:5-6 NLT) There seems to beContinue reading “The Christian Life”
Focus
“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life – whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feedsContinue reading “Focus”
Why We Pray?
“When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray toContinue reading “Why We Pray?”
Marriage and Ministry
“Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly.” (Colossians 3:15 NLT) It catches my attention to realize the same author to whom the Lord gave insight to write the words of Colossians 1:15ff about the grandeur and majesty of Jesus, also inspired the words of the verse above. It occurs to me that hadContinue reading “Marriage and Ministry”
Christ’s Worth
“Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see – such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authoritiesContinue reading “Christ’s Worth”
While There’s Time
“We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the One who sent us. The night is coming, and then no one can work. But while I am here in the world, I am the light of the world.’” (John 9:4-5 NLT) Jesus had a deadline, and so do you and I. We allContinue reading “While There’s Time”
The Path of Everlasting Life
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.” (Psalm 139:23-24 NLT) One of the tragedies of the sexual “revolution” of the sixties that has continued through to the present day isContinue reading “The Path of Everlasting Life”
Are You Sure It’s Time?
“Don’t be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask Him!” (Matthew 6:8 NLT) Time is a tricky thing, isn’t it? When we’re with someone we love and/or doing something we love to do, time flies, but when we’re in pain or doing something we really don’t like doing,Continue reading “Are You Sure It’s Time?”
How Close Are You to God?
“When Enoch was 65 years old, he became the father of Methuselah. After the birth of Methuselah, Enoch lived in close fellowship with God for another 300 years, and he had other sons and daughters. Enoch lived 365 years, walking in close fellowship with God. Then one day he disappeared, because God took him.” (GenesisContinue reading “How Close Are You to God?”
Walking With Jesus 