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“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” John 15:5 As Jesus continued His last teaching session to His disciples before His crucifixion, He used the illustration of a vine and its branches. This was something they all could relate to. In their journeys through the country, no doubt they had often passed vineyards. They knew that the keepers were very watchful of their vines, pruning them of unwanted growth and making sure that their roots were deep in…
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6 It had been an eventful evening for Jesus and His disciples. Gathered in the Upper room to celebrate the Passover feast, Jesus had shown them an…
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:” John 11:25 Four long days had passed. Two sisters sat sorrowfully in their home, mourning the loss of their beloved brother. On top of the sorrow,…
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“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience:” (Ephesians 5:3). During our lifetime, we will face tribulation. We don’t like it, but it does make us stronger. You may have heard the saying, “Don’t pray for patience, it brings tribulation!” In order to have patience or perseverance, we need tribulation. When we persevere, we continue despite all the difficulties we are going through. The more patience we have, the more steadfast we become. God allows tribulation in our lives to develop our trust in Him. When we get to a place where we…
“7 For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with songs of victory. 8 The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” Psalms 32:7-8 With all the chaos that is going on right now in our world, a place of refuge, quiet and peace sounds amazing. I think we are all longing for a place like this! How incredible for us that it can be found in our very own homes, in the presence of God. His victory can surround you right now…
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. I Timothy 3:16-17 There are many women mentioned in the Bible. We know the names of some, and others are not named, yet there are lessons we can learn from each of them. I wrote a series a few months ago on Sarah and all the lessons that we could learn from her. This week I would like to look at another well-known lady, Hannah.…
By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God. (Hebrews 11:5, NKJV) Each day we live, we write another chapter of who we are for the world to read. At life’s end, these chapters are condensed down to just a few words on stone — or sometimes just two dates with a dash. Walk the paths of an old cemetery, and the epitaphs written on its tombstones offer a glimpse into the life of someone…
