What Does It Really Mean to Bear “Much Fruit”?

Jesus always seems to say things that hit straight at the heart and make you squirm.
For as long as I can remember, I had been extremely bothered by one of His affirmations: “If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit…&rdqu…

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Christianity’s Most Vivid Celebration Is a Meal

This inner-city pastor is inviting himself into his neighbor’s homes.
Not every community is the same.
For the last 20 years, I have lived in a very connected neighborhood. This is the kind of place where people walk the streets, kids attend the same l…

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Christianity’s Most Vivid Celebration Is a Meal

This inner-city pastor is inviting himself into his neighbor’s homes.
Not every community is the same.
For the last 20 years, I have lived in a very connected neighborhood. This is the kind of place where people walk the streets, kids attend the same l…

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Pastors, Your Sermons Do Matter If You Want To See People Come To Trust Jesus

Every preacher at some point has experienced the painful vulnerability of baring their soul.
For my wife and I, it’s a joy being Lucero’s pastor.
A young, intelligent, and enjoyable mother of an exuberant boy, Lucero has recently abandoned …

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Pastors, Your Sermons Do Matter If You Want To See People Come To Trust Jesus

Every preacher at some point has experienced the painful vulnerability of baring their soul.
For my wife and I, it’s a joy being Lucero’s pastor.
A young, intelligent, and enjoyable mother of an exuberant boy, Lucero has recently abandoned …

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