Going Through a Pruning Process

November 22, 2025November 22, 2025 Sue Love Bible Studies, Christian Devotional, Colossians Bible, Christianity, Encouragement, Faith, God, gospel, Inspirational, Jesus Christ, pruning, Salvation, Songs

“So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which … Continue reading Going Through a Pruning Process

In Him

December 9, 2018December 9, 2018 Sue Love Christian Devotional abide in Christ, Bible, Devotional, disciples, God, Jesus Christ, pruning, vine and branches

John 15:1-2 ESV “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.” Jesus Christ, God the Son, is metaphorically being spoken of here as the true … Continue reading In Him

These Things

December 30, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional abiding, attacks, bearing fruit, Christian walk, Christianity, courage, crucified life, crucifixion, disciples, Encouragement, Faith, falling away, Healing, Help, hope, Jesus Christ, leaders, mistreatment, obeying, Passover, Persecution, power, pruning, rejection, religious, Songs, spiritual warfare, strength, The Church

The Lord Jesus led me to read John 16 (Select vv. ESV). “I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away.” What are “these things” Jesus said to them to keep them from falling away? Well, first off, He spoke “these things” during the Passover Feast with his disciples. Jesus … Continue reading These Things

Abiding in Christ

December 9, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional abiding, Christianity, commandments, crucified life, Encouragement, eternal life, Faith, forgiveness, gospel, hate, heaven, Jesus Christ, obedience, Persecution, pruning, relationship, repentance, Salvation, Savior, sin, Songs, spiritual fruit

The Lord Jesus led me to read John 15 (Select vv. ESV). Are you in a true relationship with Jesus Christ? Are you genuinely saved from your sins, and bound for heaven? How do you know this? How can you be sure? What did Jesus Christ have to say on this subject? “I am the … Continue reading Abiding in Christ

The Righteous Nation

March 22, 2017March 22, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional Bible reading, Christian walk, Christianity, discipline, Encouragement, Faith, holiness, humbling, judgment, obedience, peace, Prayer, pruning, righteous, Salvation, service, Songs, trust, wait, witnessing

Wednesday, March 22, 2017, 5:52 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 26:1-11 (ESV). Keep the Faith (vv. 1-6) In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: “We have a strong city; he sets up … Continue reading The Righteous Nation

When We Suffer

February 22, 2017February 22, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional Christianity, discipline, Encouragement, Faith, maturing, Persecution, pruning, purifying, rejoicing, singing, Songs, suffering, testing, trials

Wednesday, February 22, 2017, 9:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Keeps Me Singing.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 4:12-19 (NASB). The Fiery Ordeal (vv. 12-14) Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, … Continue reading When We Suffer

Closer Than a Brother

January 7, 2017January 7, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional Christianity, comfort, Encouragement, Faith, grace, maturity, mercy, peace, perseverance, pruning, Songs, suffering, teaching, trials, trust

Friday, January 6, 2017, 10:10 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Very Best Friend.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 (NIV). Grace and Peace (vv. 1-2) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church … Continue reading Closer Than a Brother

Run With It

So that a herald may run with it

pruning