This week we wrap up our series on joy by exploring Jesus' words about the true vine in John 15, challenging the idea that abiding in Christ is about rule-following or spiritual performance. Instead, we discover that abiding is about real connection: sharing in the joy that God himself experiences and letting that joy flow into our lives. From there, we're invited to see how true connection with God always bears fruit in love for others and a life oriented toward people, not power.