by OakAdmin | Aug 30, 2024 | Abide Series Blogs, Assurance of Salvation, Discipline, Prayer, Sabbath, Spiritual Growth, The Holy Spirit
“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing… By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. As the Father has loved...
by OakAdmin | Aug 23, 2024 | Abide Series Blogs, Discipline, Prayer, Scripture, Spiritual Growth
“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 Growing healthy grapes is an elaborate process. Grapevines need a strong trellis, plenty of sunshine...
by OakAdmin | Aug 9, 2024 | Abide Series Blogs, Disciplemaking, Discipline, Integrity, Scripture, Spiritual Growth, Stewardship
“Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.” John 14:21 What is the evidence of love? According to Jesus, the proof that we love Him is...
by OakAdmin | Aug 6, 2024 | Abide Series Blogs, Counseling, Discipline, Prayer, Sabbath, Scripture, Shalom, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel, Work
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.” John 14:1 Two months away from the responsibilities of ministry, much of it in beautiful places away from home, gave us time and space to rest in the Lord, be refreshed in His lavish...
by OakAdmin | Aug 2, 2024 | Abide Series Blogs, Discipline, Identity, Prayer, Scripture, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel, The Holy Spirit
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” John 14:27 How can we find true and lasting peace? In this world we have plenty of trouble, always...
by OakAdmin | Aug 2, 2024 | Abide Series Blogs, Comfort and Grief, Discipline, Integrity, Prayer, Scripture, Spiritual Growth, The Gospel, Theology
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.” John 14:1 What enables you to trust someone? Knowing them. Living with them and seeing what they say and what they do. Over time, a person proves themselves either trustworthy or...
