tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808945529539475564.post6532075480872084343..comments2023-06-12T09:44:43.998-05:00Comments on Thoughtful: DiVine Lessons - I Am the True VineAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10893276725168263335noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808945529539475564.post-22735847165104435872012-11-26T21:41:11.951-06:002012-11-26T21:41:11.951-06:00Yes! One of my prayers is, "Lord, make me tra...Yes! One of my prayers is, "Lord, make me transparent so that when people look at me, all they see is You."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14968521463371221717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808945529539475564.post-20521190141948676902012-11-26T12:36:32.589-06:002012-11-26T12:36:32.589-06:00Monica, thank you for stopping by. I'm so gla...Monica, thank you for stopping by. I'm so glad you enjoyed this post because it is one of my favorites. Your comment made me think of when Jesus said "if you have seen Me you have seen the Father." I realize this statement was about Jesus being divine, but it makes me wonder if people ever think they have encountered God through me because I abide with Him.Kirrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09369970677632951207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808945529539475564.post-74091339212846286092012-11-26T10:34:02.186-06:002012-11-26T10:34:02.186-06:00Beautiful post!
You made it very clear that if we...Beautiful post!<br /><br />You made it very clear that if we are abiding in Christ, remaining in Christ, fruit that glorifies God will be produced in our lives. Period. The fruit will be evident.<br /><br />I liked your definition of remaining in Christ: resting in and depending on Jesus.<br /><br />It was powerful to me when you shared how if we are spending a lot of time together with Christ, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808945529539475564.post-75179056981388879412012-06-29T22:23:20.208-05:002012-06-29T22:23:20.208-05:00Amanda, i went back and read the portion you menti...Amanda, i went back and read the portion you mentioned. I fully believe that Christianity is the source of life and hope, but within Christianity, i do not believe a certain denomination holds all the answers, even though i like some better than others. I do not necessarily believe a Christian needs to be connected to a specific church, though i do think it is rare for someone to have a growingKirrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09369970677632951207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808945529539475564.post-55911704239111658712012-06-29T13:04:47.728-05:002012-06-29T13:04:47.728-05:00Hi Kirra: This blog post is incredibly "thoug...Hi Kirra: This blog post is incredibly "thoughtful," thereby fulfilling the promise you make with the title of your blog. The analogy of the vine and the work that Jesus does in our lives is potent. Everything read perfectly to me, except the part that came to the statement you make that there is no plan B. If I understand correctly what you are trying to say, you are inferring that if Amanda Soccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01885133376566028524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808945529539475564.post-55521599221945830472012-05-09T20:24:02.967-05:002012-05-09T20:24:02.967-05:00It's difficult to recognize that is what He is...It's difficult to recognize that is what He is doing and submit to it.<br /><br />Thank you for coming by!Kirrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09369970677632951207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808945529539475564.post-47243208964210916022012-05-09T20:10:42.539-05:002012-05-09T20:10:42.539-05:00That is a very good word with some in depth study....That is a very good word with some in depth study. We often forget that God does prune us. But He has to do some chopping on all of us! AmenDavidhttp://www.thepursuitblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808945529539475564.post-15641290400340404072012-05-08T17:24:09.804-05:002012-05-08T17:24:09.804-05:00Agreed! Life changes so fast sometimes that even ...Agreed! Life changes so fast sometimes that even day by day is not enough! It has to be moment by moment.Kirrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09369970677632951207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7808945529539475564.post-67399627641080011062012-05-08T14:43:34.032-05:002012-05-08T14:43:34.032-05:00It really is a moment by moment decision. I pray ...It really is a moment by moment decision. I pray I become more like Christ with each breath I take!TC Aveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686886257486186821noreply@blogger.com