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Are you connected to Jesus like you want to be? Is your life producing the type of fruit, actions and behaviors, that you are proud of? The good news is that God promises when we live our lives connected to the real Jesus, not religious activity, that we will bear fruit and grow into who God wants us to be. Join Pastor Jeff Little as we kick off our series Fruitful at Milestone Church! Grab your Fruitful guide here: https://milestonechurch.com/fruitful Welcome to Milestone Church! For over 20 years, we’ve helped people like you grow in their faith, connect with a life-giving and spirit-filled church, and embody the mission of reaching people and building lives. From weekend services to resources for every age and stage of life, there’s a place for you here! Whether you're joining us from right here in Keller, McKinney, Haslet, Argyle—or anywhere around the world—we’re honored to have you as part of our spiritual family. Each week, you’ll find encouraging messages, full services, and stories that help you take practical steps in your faith journey. We believe when you encounter Jesus, everything changes—and you don’t have to walk that journey alone. Join Pastor Jeff Little each weekend for encouraging, Bible centered messages. Take a Next Step with Us. Everything you need is here:• https://mschur.ch/Discover• Share a prayer request• Join a Small Group• Stay connected with upcoming events Said “Yes” to Jesus?Head to https://mschur.ch/Discover and fill out a connection card so we can celebrate with you and help you take your next step. Join Us Each WeekendService times and more: https://milestonechurch.com We’re praying for you and believing God has more for your life than you can imagine. Let’s keep growing together! #MilestoneChurch #OnlineChurch #Faith #Jesus #KellerTX #McKinneyTX #HasletTX #ArgyleTX #LiveChurchService #JeffLittle #BibleTeaching #ChristianEncouragement #ChurchOnline

You've probably heard the Noah story a million times, but let's focus just on the beginning for a second. Because there are certain things I never caught until just recently, even after hearing this story for most of my life. For example, who are the sons of God? What is the deal with God's 120 year limit? Who are the Nephilim and where did they come from? So, the real question is: why is God's solution to human evil to bring a flood upon the earth? Be sure to check out our ministry resources below!Free Online Bible CoursesOrder My Book "Fruitful"Support This MinistryOur WebsiteOur Youtube ChannelOur Second Youtube Channel

In this episode of Pray the Word on Genesis 41:52, David Platt asks God for supernatural fruit in our lives as we walk through affliction.Explore more content from Radical.

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Kristen Welch is an author, speaker, and the founder of Mercy House Global, but her story is shaped less by achievement and more by surrender. Raised in a generous, Christian home, Kristen followed God's lead into ministry, writing, and motherhood. Her love for writing led her into the early Christian mom-blogging world where she found community and influence, but it was a 2010 blogging trip to Kenya with Compassion International that unsettled her faith and reordered her calling. That encounter became the catalyst for Mercy House Global and for a lifelong journey of learning what it means to say yes to God with open hands.   Through Mercy House, Kristen has spent the past fifteen years walking alongside vulnerable women and families through job creation, orphan prevention, and discipleship, both globally and locally. Along the way, she has learned that generosity and ministry busyness without intimacy with God can quietly hollow out the soul. Her story reflects the cost of faithful work, the danger of doing for God without being with Him, and the grace God offers through rest, repentance, and renewed friendship with Him.   This conversation invites all of us to reflect on how God calls us to slow down, reorient our hearts, and rediscover satisfaction in His presence while living generously.   Major Topics Include: Generosity in hospitality Obedience through small, faithful yeses Using influence for Kingdom purpose Serving without losing intimacy with God The danger of doing for God without being with God Identity rooted in sonship, not productivity Parenting through embodied generosity Slowing down to practice God's presence QUOTES TO REMEMBER “Just do the next right thing.” “We were always looking for ways to use what we had for the gospel of hospitality.” “The opportunity to use the writing skill and the blog platform for God's glory really became a sweet spot for me and it changed my life.” “I will spend the rest of my life answering the question, ‘what am I doing to help the vulnerable in our communities and in our world?'” “God used the poor to help me find Him in a new way.” “God doesn't need us to do any of this, He invites us to do it.” “Being with God is the best use of our time.” “It is not a waste of time to spend time with God.” “When we live as generous people, our kids will too.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Mercy House Global Kristen Welch's Website Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World by Kristen Welch Raising World Changers in a Changing World by Kristen Welch Compassion International When Helping Hurts (see our interview with coauthor Brian Fikkert) Women Doing Well (see our interview with president Julie Wilson) The Finish Line Community Facebook Group The Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW Revelation 3:20 | Christ's Invitation to Intimacy   Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.   Hebrews 2:1 | Drifting from Jesus   Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it.  1 Thessalonians 5:18 | Gratitude amid Hardship   Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.   Philippians 4:11–13 | Contentment in All Circumstances   Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have a thought about something you heard, or a story to share, please reach out! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can also contact us directly from our contact page. If you want to engage with the Finish Line Community, check out our groups on Facebookand LinkedIn.

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Many believers think “good ground” is a spiritual status reserved for the most disciplined or gifted but Jesus tells a different story. In this message, The Fruitful Life, we discover that good ground isn't the absence of struggle; it's the result of formation. The soils in Matthew 13 aren't four kinds of people, they're four moments in the journey of growth. From hardness to shallowness to distraction, God is doing deep work beneath the surface, shaping hearts that can sustain fruit. Through Scripture, practical insight, and the life of David, this message reveals how receptivity, pruning, and guarding your heart lead to lasting fruitfulness not by skipping seasons, but by growing through them.

Episode number is 239 of The Truth Response.What does it really mean when Scripture says, “Be fruitful and multiply”? Is it a timeless command, a cultural mandate, or something deeper that the church has struggled to talk about in a complicated world?In this episode, the conversation explores faith, family, culture, and the challenges facing the modern church. From the decline of the nuclear family to the pressures of career, convenience, and cost of living, the hosts wrestle honestly with why the church often feels quiet on procreation—and what Scripture actually calls believers to value.Clarity in chaos. Bringing hope to a chaotic world. This episode invites listeners into a thoughtful, grace-filled discussion that encourages biblical reflection without easy answers, reminding us that God's design is always rooted in life, purpose, and hope.

Message preached by Pastor Daren Downs on Sunday, January 25, 2026 AM.

The Pure Spiritual Milk 1 Peter 1:22 - 2:3 Message Slides For the bulletin in PDF form, click here. The Importance of God's Word at the Beginning of Our Journey The Importance of God's Word Throughout Our Journey The Importance of God's Word for the End of Our JourneyHome Church Questions1. 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 explores the importance of God's Word for our journey as exiles and sojourners. What are some similarities between God's Word and a trail map? 2. Look through the passage and identify the terms and phrases Peter uses to describe God's Word and the message of the Bible. How would you summarize the core message of the Bible (the Gospel)? 3. In 1:23, he says we are born again through the Word of God. In what way was the Word of God involved in your conversion? Why is the Word of God necessary as we consider reaching other people with the Gospel? 4. In our passage, “loving one another” and “valuing God's Word” are closely related. What are some ways they are related according to this passage? Do you think of God's Word primarily in the context of “the individual and God's Word” or do you think of it in the context of “God's people and God's Word”? What should this look like? 5. Have you ever longed for the pure spiritual/rational/logical milk of God's Word (2:2)? Do you long for it now? If not, what are some steps you can take to develop a hunger for God's Word? 6. What are the consequences of seeking to experience God apart from His Word? What are the consequences of seeking to experience the Bible without experiencing God? Which of these extremes do you gravitate toward? Explain why. 7. Peter references Isaiah 40 and encourages his readers that “the Word of the Lord remains forever” (1:24-25). We can be confident that God will finish what He started. In what area of your life do you need to be encouraged right now that God's Word endures forever, and He will finish what He has started? Pray for the Unreached: The Abai Sungai in Malaysia The Abai Sungai are a tiny Muslim fishing community in Sabah, Malaysia, with nearly all 1,600 people living in a single village. Their faith blends Islamic practice with fear of the evil eye and local animistic beliefs. With no Scripture, no audio resources, and no known believers, they remain one of the most spiritually isolated peoples in Southeast Asia. Pray for God to break through for spiritual openness in their village, and for Christ–followers to come and patiently share the hope and life found in Jesus.FinancesWeekly Budget 34,615Giving For 01/11 25,440Giving For 01/18 36,222YTD Budget 1,003,846Giving 956,770 OVER/(UNDER) (47,076) Fellowship Night of WorshipEach year at our Night of Worship, we gather in a circle with the band on the floor alongside the congregation, creating an intimate and meaningful space to begin the year together. Join us in the auditorium February 1, at 6:00 p.m. as we celebrate Jesus through worship, scripture, and prayer. Childcare is available for children 6 years and younger. To reserve childcare, please text Shanna Franklin at (501) 336-0332.New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Fellowship equipping - register at fellowshipconway.org/equipping • Faithful and Fruitful is a five-week course designed to help you live with greater purpose, clarity, and faithfulness by stewarding the key areas God has entrusted to you. Through biblical teaching, practical wisdom, and guided reflection, this course invites participants to align everyday decisions with eternal values—becoming more intentional, generous, and fruitful in every season of life. This course starts February 1st! • Biblical Indispensable Relationships: Ever feel like navigating the relationships in your life is more like steering through a maze—where one friend or coworker can push every button you have, and others leave you wishing for something deeper and more meaningful? You're not alone. Join Michael Mercer for a transformative four-week journey into Biblical Indispensable Relationships. This course starts February 15th!Fellowship kids Parents Night out Mission FundraiserOur Fellowship Kids leaders are taking a trip to Belize this April to explore opportunities for future family mission trips. Please join us in praying over all God has planned for Fellowship Kids. We are having a Parents' Night Out on February 6, 2026, that will help raise funds for this trip. Register by January 30 at fellowshipconway.org/register. Father/Daughter Dance: 50s Sock HopDads, give your daughter a night to remember! Take your daughter on a dinner date, then swing by Renewal Ranch for our 50s Sock Hop on January 31st, 7:30-9:30 pm. We'll have root beer floats, oldies, and plenty of chances to make memories she'll cherish forever. Dust off those dancing shoes, daddy-o! Suggested ages: 3rd thru 12th grade. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register.2nd Annual Renewed Marriage NightJoin us for an encouraging evening focused on strengthening Christ-centered marriages. Friday, February 6th at 6:00 p.m., in partnership with the Fellowship Kids Parents' Night Out Mission Fundraiser. Dinner is provided, and there is no cost to attend—donations to the fundraiser are encouraged. If dropping off children, please register using the Parents' Night Out Registration form; otherwise, register at fellowshipconway.org/register. Space is limited, so sign up by January 30th. Fellowship Widows' LunchThe Widows' Valentine Luncheon will be on Thursday, February 12 at noon, 3680 Gresham Drive (home of Ambra Austin). Please RSVP to Judy at 329-3535 or Ambra at 730-6795 by January 29.Fellowship Women's Studies - Two Options -register at fellowshipconway.org/womenHebrews - An eight-week Bible beginning February 3. Precept Study on James - A 10-week study beginning February 17.

It may be a snowy weekend, but we are excited about continuing our Fruitful series! This special online service has something for the whole family, including a downloadable coloring sheet you can print for your kids as a fun indoor activity.If this is your first time joining us, we want to connect with you and give you a gift! Simply text “Fruitful” to 94000, and we’ll send you a free copy of the Fruitful guide—we’re so glad you're with us!All that’s left is to grab your loved ones as we experience incredible worship and a message from Pastor Jeff Little together!To find the Fruitful coloring page and other resources for your family, visit milestonechurch.com/kids

In this message, Pastor Becky highlights the importance of pruning as a pathway to a fruitful life. God is portrayed as the “vine dresser,” pruning us not as punishment, but out of kindness so that we may bear more fruit.

In this episode of the Wharton FinTech Podcast, Bobby Ma sits down with Sam Lewis, CEO of Fruitful. Sam shares his experience building Fruitful and how the company is reimagining personal finance through a membership model that combines CFP® guidance with AI automation to transform every paycheck into progress. Fruitful has raised $37 million to date and serves thousands of members across all 50 states. We discuss: - Building Fruitful and scaling its membership model for personal finance - Why income allocation matters more than asset allocation for most Americans - Closing the execution gap between financial advice and real-world action - The role of AI in scaling CFP® workflows

Devotion : Luke 13:6-9 / Fruitful Repentence by Community Lutheran Church

Does Adam's genealogy contain a secret message that needs to be de-coded? In Genesis 5, we see a very different family tree from Cain's. In the previous chapter. And, some have suggested there's a secret message here. They say the message is in the Hebrew meaning of each name. Others have suggested, there's a set of numbers that reveal a hidden message. I do believe there's a message and its often hidden to the naked eye. But, its not what you might think. This genealogy is NOT boring, its incredibly deep.Be sure to check out our ministry resources below!Free Online Bible CoursesOrder My Book "Fruitful"Support This MinistryOur WebsiteOur Youtube ChannelOur Second Youtube Channel

In Genesis 4, Cain kills his brother Abel and is exiled from Eden to be a fugitive and a wanderer. And, usually that's all that most people know about Cain. But, Genesis 4 tells us more about Cain and his descendants. We're told he builds a city, and his descendants are worse than he was. Then, Genesis 4 concludes with Adam and Eve replacing Abel with a son named Seth. These two family lines will setup the rest of the biblical story. But, you need to understand the significance of Cain's city and how this is building to the story of Noah.Be sure to check out our ministry resources below!Free Online Bible CoursesOrder My Book "Fruitful"Support This MinistryOur WebsiteOur Youtube ChannelOur Second Youtube Channel

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Joy | A FRUITFUL FAITH

Peace | A FRUITFUL FAITH

Old Testament Reading Psalm 119:1-16 (P. 512)New Testament Reading John 17:1-19 (P. 903)

To grab a Fruitful guide or join a small group, visit www.milestonechurch.com/fruitful Do you need some progress in your life this year? Do you want to grow? God’s designed you to bear fruit in every area of life, and this week we’ll discover His process for us to do just that. Join Pastor Jeff Little as we kick off Fruitful at Milestone Church! Welcome to Milestone Church! For over 20 years, we’ve helped people like you grow in their faith, connect with a life-giving and spirit-filled church, and embody the mission of reaching people and building lives. From weekend services to resources for every age and stage of life, there’s a place for you here! Whether you're joining us from right here in Keller, McKinney, Haslet, Argyle—or anywhere around the world—we’re honored to have you as part of our spiritual family. Each week, you’ll find encouraging messages, full services, and stories that help you take practical steps in your faith journey. We believe when you encounter Jesus, everything changes—and you don’t have to walk that journey alone. Join Pastor Jeff Little each weekend for encouraging, Bible centered messages. Take a Next Step with Us. Everything you need is here:• https://mschur.ch/Discover• Share a prayer request• Join a Small Group• Stay connected with upcoming events Said “Yes” to Jesus?Head to https://mschur.ch/Discover and fill out a connection card so we can celebrate with you and help you take your next step. Join Us Each WeekendService times and more: https://milestonechurch.com We’re praying for you and believing God has more for your life than you can imagine. Let’s keep growing together! #MilestoneChurch #OnlineChurch #Faith #Jesus #KellerTX #McKinneyTX #HasletTX #ArgyleTX #LiveChurchService #JeffLittle #BibleTeaching #ChristianEncouragement #ChurchOnline

Paul's prayer reflects a desire for the church to grow in knowledge of Who God is and in experience of the Holy Spirit's equipping as the means of understanding what His purpose and will for our lives is. Which Paul summarizes with a few key phrases:   - to bear fruit - to grow in knowing God - to be strengthened by God - to give thanks to GodThis will of God resides over, under, and within the specific details of our day to day. It is not so much as discovering which career to pursue, etc, as it is learning what it means to live as a child of God and citizen of His kingdom.   "‘Fruitful in every good work.' Here is room and range enough — in ‘every good work.' Have you the ability to preach the gospel? Preach it! Does a little child need comforting? Comfort it! Can you stand up and vindicate a glorious truth before thousands? Do it! Does a poor saint need a bit of dinner from your table? Send it to her. Let works of obedience, testimony, zeal, charity, piety, and philanthropy all be found in your life. Do not select big things as your special line, but glorify the Lord also in the littles — ‘fruitful in every good work.'” ---Charles Spurgeon

Preaching: Tim Shaw "Be Fruitful and Multiply and Fill the Earth" VIII. Genesis Genesis 1:28

"Am I really one of those who depend upon their mental prayer, their visits to the Blessed Sacrament, above all upon their Mass or their Communion, to put real moving power into their preaching? If I am not, I may perhaps be a loudly 'tinkling cymbal,' or even give forth the more pompous din of 'sounding brass,' but I am not communicating to others any love, that love which makes the eloquence of the friends of God impossible to resist." Part Four of the classic work by the French Trappist monk, Dom Jean-Baptiste Chautard (1858-1935), describes the many ways in which the interior life ensures the fruitfulness of active apostolic works. Episode 4: Part Four (sections a - d) 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - The Interior Life is the Condition on which the Fruitfulness of Active Works Depends 07:36 - a. The Interior Life Draws Down the Blessings of God 15:18 - b. It Makes the Apostle Capable of Sanctifying Others by His Example 23:51 - c. It Makes the Apostle Radiate the Supernatural: the Efficacy of This Radiation 01:13:42 - d. It Makes the Gospel Worker Truly Eloquent This work will be released in its entirety in episodic format. Links The Soul of the Apostolate full text: https://www.cmri.org/0-olmc-mission/catholic-books/soul_of_the_apostolate.pdf SUBSCRIBE to Catholic Culture Audiobooks https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-culture-audiobooks/id1482214268 SIGN UP for Catholic Culture's newsletter http://www.catholicculture.org/newsletter DONATE at http://www.catholicculture.org/donate/audio Theme music: "2 Part Invention", composed by Mark Christopher Brandt, performed by Thomas Mirus. ©️2019 Heart of the Lion Publishing Co./BMI. All rights reserved.

Show Summary: Which fruit of the Spirit do you struggle with? As we work to be more Christlike, we often struggle with different Spirit-produced characteristics in different seasons of life. In this special God Hears Her conversation hosted by Eryn Eddy Adkins, Elisa Morgan invites us to consider the fruit of the Spirit and how we can grow in these qualities of character to reflect Jesus in everything we do.    Notes and Quotes:  “Most of us, no matter what our age, we want to grow a life that matters. We want to leave a legacy of character.” —Elisa Morgan  “It's not up to us to grow the fruit [of the Spirit]. It's up to God to grow the fruit, but we have the opportunity to cooperate with Him as the fruit producer; the orchard keeper in our lives.” —Elisa Morgan  “God's fruit of the Spirit is His characteristics evident in our personalities. So joy in you might look a little different than joy in me, but it's still going to look like joy.” —Elisa Morgan   Verses:  Galatians 5:17-25 Jeremiah 17:7-8  Related Episodes:  GHH Ep 86 – When We Pray Like Jesus: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/when-we-pray-like-jesus/ GHH Ep 115 – Unhurried Transformation with Gem Fadling: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/unhurried-transformation/  Links:  God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/ghh191  Fruitful Living by Elisa Morgan: https://a.co/d/9pTkuIF Subscribe to the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM

Abiding in Christ is the only to produce the true fruit that comes from the Holy Spirit. In order to live a fruitful life, believers must: 1. Abide in Christ, 2. Bear Good Fruit, 3. Love God's People. Listen now as Pastor Brandon preaches from John 15.

What does it truly mean to flourish—and why does Scripture present flourishing as God's original design, not a modern ambition? In this opening episode of Called to Flourish, Robert Wachter, Global Marketing Director, sits down with Jay Bransford, President & CEO of Best Christian Workplaces, to explore God's heart for human flourishing. Drawing from Genesis and the words of Jesus, Jay reflects on how true flourishing flows not from striving, but from abiding in Christ—and how leadership is ultimately a shepherding calling shaped by humility, integrity, and trust in God's work. You'll gain biblical insight on: • God's original design for flourishing • Why flourishing begins with abiding in Christ • How grace—not self-effort—leads to lasting fruit • What faithful leadership looks like in God's economy

January 11, 2026 - Jared Bryant

Send us a textIn this episode (339), we examine Hebrews 5: 11–6: 3, where the author pauses his teaching on Christ's high priesthood to deliver a loving rebuke: the believers have become "dull of hearing" from spiritual laziness and comfort, still needing milk when they should be on solid food and teaching others. Exploring what true discipleship means—entering the School of Christ, total surrender, making disciples, and living for Him—we're challenged to leave elementary foundations behind, grow in grace, excel still more, and pursue maturity through discipline, applying God's living Word, and fellowship. Avoid stagnation; embrace the vibrant, purposeful life Christ calls us to!Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC  or support the PMc Mission directly.Links:Jesse's SubstackBecome a PMc AmbassadorPMc Short-term CohortsMission FacilityVision TripPMc Missions BlogPartnerLong-Term MissionsMissionary InternshipPMc AcademiaThe Italian Cohort - join PMc's online Discord communityServe - PMc has numerous avenues of involvementPodcast Producer - Available PositionLike Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy.Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian CohortSupport the showDo you love God, Italians, Italy, and the church of Jesus Christ? Do you want to play a more personal role in missions work abroad? Do you want to get all our content and updates (plus bonus material no one else sees) before anyone else? We invite you to join The Italian Cohort - our online community group on Discord - and gain inside access to the work going on in Italy.

You probably know the story of Cain and Abel. But, there's a dark truth hidden in the shadows within this story, that I missed for years. It has to do with this monster called “sin” that's crouching at Cain's door. But, it also involves the ground. And, maybe you've never considered this, but the ground is a consistent point of emphasis in this story for some reason. So, what really moved Cain to kill his brother Abel? What was happening in that moment? And, why is Abel's blood said to be crying out to God from the ground?Be sure to check out our ministry resources below!Free Online Bible CoursesOrder My Book "Fruitful"Support This MinistryOur WebsiteOur Youtube ChannelOur Second Youtube Channel

Love | A FRUITFUL FAITH

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Ben Chase kicks off our new series called 'Toward Missional Living'. Sunday January4th, 2025.

I. FaithII. FaithfulIII. FaintheartedIV. FretfulV. Fruitful

On this first Sunday of 2026, we continue our Gospel of Mark Series by turning to a passage of Scripture that helps us lay a strong foundation for a fruitful spiritual year. Together, we explore Jesus' Parable of the Sower and reflect on what the four soils reveal about our hearts and our lives of faith. Scripture Referenced: Mark 4:1-9

Unattached branches are unfruitful branches.(John 15:1-4)

Pastor Andy Woodfield preaches a sermon from 2 Peter chapter one verses five through eight on a faith that is effective and fruitful.

As a new year begins, most of us feel the tension of wanting life to grow in a better direction—without quite knowing how. We're busy, stretched, distracted, and often carrying more than we realize. In this message, we explore an ancient idea with surprising relevance: a "rule of life"—the rhythms, habits, and practices that quietly shape who we're becoming. Through three vivid images—a monastery, a vineyard, and an invitation from Jesus—we're invited to consider how real fruitfulness doesn't come from trying harder, but from staying connected and being formed over time. Jesus' promise is simple and startling: rest for your soul. This message is an invitation to slow down, remain connected to him, and thoughtfully shape the patterns of your everyday life so that growth happens naturally—from the inside out. Whether you're feeling weary, hopeful, or somewhere in between, this is a moment to pause and ask: What is forming me—and where is it leading?

As a new year begins, most of us feel the tension of wanting life to grow in a better direction—without quite knowing how. We're busy, stretched, distracted, and often carrying more than we realize. In this message, we explore an ancient idea with surprising relevance: a "rule of life"—the rhythms, habits, and practices that quietly shape who we're becoming. Through three vivid images—a monastery, a vineyard, and an invitation from Jesus—we're invited to consider how real fruitfulness doesn't come from trying harder, but from staying connected and being formed over time. Jesus' promise is simple and startling: rest for your soul. This message is an invitation to slow down, remain connected to him, and thoughtfully shape the patterns of your everyday life so that growth happens naturally—from the inside out. Whether you're feeling weary, hopeful, or somewhere in between, this is a moment to pause and ask: What is forming me—and where is it leading?

Spend time alone with God in His Word, wait in silence for His guidance, and He will speak to your heart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Year is upon us and I want to see you succeed in 2026!   In this episode I am sharing my top 5 tips to ensure that you start your New Year goals off right, so that they actually stick this time!   You are done with setting goals that you never actually achieve- let's make 2026 your best year yet! . . For more help losing weight realistically, join me for my FREE upcoming class on how to Shed fat for good in 2026! Sign up here! https://www.perfectfitnutrition.com/sf-webinar/ . . Have you gotten your Fruitful goal journal? It is designed to help you not only reach your goals this year, but stay aligned with the Lord in the process! Grab it here

What does it feel like to meet the living God in the pages of Scripture? Pastor John gives us a glimpse into a profound encounter with God.