“Jesus came close enough to bear our sin. Close enough that when he died, we died with him. When he was raised, we were raised with him. We are at this very moment seated with him in the heavenly places (Eph. 2:6). We are-present tense-hidden with him in God (Col. 3:3). If he is closer to us than our very …
What leads to true health and human flourishing? In John 15, Jesus paints a vivid picture of fruitfulness, inviting us to prioritize communion with Him as the key to bearing fruit that brings glory to God. Jesus is reorienting us around Himself and as we draw from Him, we step into life as it is meant to be. Reason #6 …
Jesus, in John 15, offers profound wisdom to His disciples, urging them to prioritize communion with Him above all else. In our ongoing exploration of the significance of communion with Christ, we’ve uncovered profound insights into the transformative power of abiding in Him. Building on our previous discussions, we now go deeper into two more reasons why prioritizing communion with …
In the first article we considered how we all want our lives to flourish. We seek out changes and set priorities in order to find life. We opened up John 15 by seeing that connection to Jesus, the true vine, is the only way to find lasting life. We continue this week with two more reasons why we should prioritize …
In recent years, setting personal goals has been a priority for me. People have various reasons for goal-setting, whether to track accomplishments, spur personal growth, or, in my case, establish priorities. As we approach the turn of a new year, many of us leverage the transition to contemplate changes in our lives. What adjustments can we make to enhance productivity, …
The truth is, we’re all terrible friends to Jesus. But he is still the truest friend we could have. In John 15:15, Jesus says to his disciples, “I do not call you servants anymore, because a servant doesn’t know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything I have heard …
