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The Blessings of the Lord’s Pruning

 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.”

~~~John 15:1-2 (ESV)~~~

“I am the Real Vine and my Father is the Farmer. He cuts off every branch of me that doesn’t bear grapes. And every branch that is grape-bearing he prunes back so it will bear even more. You are already pruned back by the message I have spoken.”

~~~John 15:1-2 (MSG)~~~

 “I am the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. Any branch in Me that does not bear fruit [that stops bearing] He cuts away (trims off, takes away); and He cleanses and repeatedly prunes every branch that continues to bear fruit, to make it bear more and richer and more excellent fruit.”

~~~John 15:1-2 (AMPC)~~~

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Fast-forward just a few years as I continue to develop my craft through this website. While I definitely need my treasured technical assistant, I am honored God is allowing me to use my writing to encourage others in their relationship with the Lord.

And while my website may currently seem to be little more than a blog filled with posts, I view it as the beginning stages of a ministry filled with dreams and visions, with plans to develop into so, so much more, all for the glory of God.

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