Category Archives: Bearing Fruit

Grace in the Serving…

March 29 “I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.” (John 13:15) Yesterday we talked about some of the most amazing words that Jesus ever uttered. They are Jesus’ promise that anyone … Continue reading

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Mutual Intent

November 12 “The seed that fell on good soil represents those who truly hear and understand God’s word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted!” (Jesus, Matthew 13:23) Today, … Continue reading

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Ask Whatever You Wish…

October 10 “If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” (John 15:7) Yesterday, we focused on the importance of our continued trust in Jesus. We do … Continue reading

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Fruit in Season

October 7 “My Father is always working, and so am I.” (Jesus – John 5:17) One of the things about natural fruit is that every fruit has a season. Here in October, in the midwest, we can count on things … Continue reading

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Emanating Jesus

October 6 “The fruit of the Spirit is…” We have been looking at what it means to be bonded with Christ – and how that enables us to bear fruit that honors God. There are a lot of opinions about … Continue reading

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Bonded with Christ; What Does it Take?

October 5 We have been talking about connecting, or bonding, with Jesus — and what that means for our lives. But one of the most important questions is: How do we become connected with Jesus? What does it take to … Continue reading

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Unfruitful

October 4 “I am the true Vine, and My Father is the Gardener. He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit…” (Jesus – John 15:1-2) We cannot avoid this topic. Jesus is not always soft words and … Continue reading

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Bonded with Christ; Part 4

October 3 We have been talking about the importance of being bonded with Jesus. In John 15, Jesus reminds His disciples of the necessity of this connection. It is even more important when we ponder the struggles of so many … Continue reading

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