“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener...I am the vine; you are the branches. If you abide in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:1,5 Scattered throughout the book of John are the seven “I AM” statements of Jesus. I have spent the last several months studying these powerful words. I have found that Jesus carefully taught His disciples everything they needed to know. As He was making steps toward the cross, He was

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35 These words were spoken by Jesus to his disciples as they gathered around the table and shared the last meal together before His crucifixion. He had lowered Himself to the floor and washed their dirty feet. He revealed that there was a betrayer among the

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runs into it and is safe.” Proverbs 18:10 My dog, Kobee is very panicky and has rightfully earned his nickname “Scaredy Cat.” Sudden noises cause him to run to the other side of the room. He barks at an item out of place just because it looks like it might fall with a resounding loud noise. He is definitely frightened by the thunder or anything that sounds similar to it. One tiny rumble sends him running back to the door.

“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27 Do you have words that you speak to yourself? You know, where you stop and preach yourself a little sermon in five or less words? It goes like this: “Be anxious for nothing.” “You can do this.” “God’s got this, Martha.” “You are not your own, girl.” “Get over yourself.” “Trust or Fear! Which is it today?” Well, my Bibl

“Remember His marvelous works which He has done, His wonders, and the judgements of His mouth, O seed of Abraham His servant, You children of Jacob, His chosen ones!” Ps. 105:5 Here we stand on Good Friday 2021. He has sustained us through many toils and sorrows. He has provided everything that we need. He is who He says that He is. Let us give Him praise! Today, we remember. We remember the cross. Will you pause with me a little longer today and remember? Remember God. Remem