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Pruning, Preparation, and Progress: How God’s Process Prepares Us for Our Purpose In John 15:1, Jesus tells us, "I am the True Vine, and my Father is the Gardener" (ESV). Just as a gardener carefully prunes a healthy branch to help it produce more fruit, God lovingly removes things from our lives—not to harm us, but to position us for progress.
God's process of pruning was preparing them for a greater purpose.
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A HEART FOR THE LOST The following poem/song/chant followed a children's talk in a church service. The congregation joined the refrain in bold. It was accompanied by actions for WALK, PRAY, and LISTEN.The Bible readings for the Service were :2 Timothy 1:1-6, Matthew 9:35-37A Heart for the Lost (Verse 1)Jesus saw people, lost, lonely and weak,He didn’t just talk, He went out to seek.He showed them love, no matter the cost,So He walked and prayed and listened,Walked and prayed and listened.(Verse 2)Timothy learn [...]
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Series: Lenten Sundays – Forgiveness Sunday + Cheesefare This is the second in a series of posts that focuses on the Sundays of Great Lent, and eventually Holy Week and Pascha. Each week we will share a little about that week’s focus, including related quotes from Church fathers and/or scriptures that can be helpful to our spiritual growth. The Sunday immediately before Great […]
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