If one would be truly fruitful in this life, we MUST have full dependence upon Christ. It is only as we ABIDE in HIM that we can bring forth fruit.

We may be busy doing in this life. However, we can not produce any spiritual fruit if we do not abide in Him.

Make no mistake, all of the beauty of this world must take a back seat to the the most beautiful thing on earth... the individual that has been born into the family of God.

The cross was mark of suffering and punishment during Roman times. It was used for those that had committed high crimes against Rome or her citizenry. Why then did the innocent Christ have to die-

Peter's denial of Christ occurred at the same time that the Savior was being interrogated. Peter's drawing away was the result of precipitous behavior that was unnoticed by him. His story is often our story. We forget that we are indeed in a Spiritual battle against a strong enemy.

Two individuals, Mary and Judas, are contrasted. One by sacrifice of the alabaster, and the other by selfish gain of silver. What would be our value of the Savior-

Only a believer can abound in hope- They have the opportunity to encourage others with joy and peace through belief in the Scriptures.

When beset by the most severe trouble, a saint can still joy in the God of His Salvation. The events of this world do not affect the saint's relationship with God.

With the numerous churches in communities, should we decide which one to attend by sorting them by preference like a retail shop- Or has God given distinguish characteristics of that please Him- Indeed He has-

Church is easy these days- With in-person and virtual services being readily available, does membership even matter-