Tag: "John 15"

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No Branch Can Bear Fruit By Itself: Remain in Him

Fruit of the Spirit Friday I’ve been pruning hickory trees in our yard–cutting and cleansing for better growth and health.  It reminded me of the uncomfortable and sometimes painful pruning we go through during sanctification. I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.  He cuts off every branch in me that bears [...]

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Unloved and Unwanted

We know that people who don’t know God walk through life feeling unloved and unwanted. But what about those in the church? One would think the church would be the place to go to feel loved and wanted. But for many years, I went to church not only feeling unloved and unwanted but also buried in legalistic layers of shame and guilt.

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Patiently Waiting for Patience

“If the person you are talking to doesn’t appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.”–Winnie the Pooh What first comes to mind when you think of patience? As a mother, my first thought is having patience with my children. Then I [...]