Anyone who promised you that everyone would be your friend when you follow Jesus may not have read John 15
Tag: Jesus
So, What’s the Key?
If following Jesus' commands is important, how did He sum them up for His disciples?
You Mean, All The Time?
What does a life of remaining in Jesus and His love look like in the long run?
Both Cause and Effect?
Like Jesus' love for people, our love for Him is made visible through our actions
Did You Forget a Step?
Let's not be embarrassed like those who have to be asked, "Did you plug it in?"
Time to Get Out the Loppers
Sometimes, the path to growth is less about adding more, and more about removing what doesn't help
Don’t Leave Early / It Takes Some Work
Helping plants (and people) grow requires an active role in their lives, but it can be worth it
Compete and Unforced Devotion
There's a difference between being compelled to do something, and choosing to do it willingly
Whatever It Takes for the Good of the Sheep
People will stand up for the most unlikely things, given the right reason
Better than Just a Good Life
There's a better option than always looking over your shoulder, wondering if you messed up
A Good Relationship…to a Shepherd
Sheep don't follow just anyone, and we can learn a thing or two from their behavior
Back to the Playground
Even when faced with "recess-level" behavior, Jesus kept His cool and shared the truth with those around Him
Paternity Test
Do we behave like our Creator, or someone else who has influenced our lives?
Do I Need to Be Free?
Sometimes, a problem well-identified is half-solved!
A Little Q&A
There is more to learn and teach, but we must be willing to ask and answer questions in order to do so
Maybe a Little Too Literal
We can miss valuable lessons if we apply them too literally, but there is often more if we keep listening
Not Normal
Is "normal" sometimes just a bunch of extra rules that don't serve God's purposes?
Makes Sense
Not everything in the Bible is miraculous. Sometimes, God works through ordinary activities
Light is Better than Darkness
It might be uncomfortable to see a mess in our lives under the light, but it's the only way to start cleaning it up
Knowing, but Not Understanding
Just getting the facts isn't always enough to really appreciate reality
Those Who Sin Differently 