“As iron sharpens iron, so a woman sharpens the character of her friend” (taken from Proverbs 27:17)
IN THIS ISSUE:
- “Peace in Christ”
- Getting to Know: Kayla Hall
- Kirk Foundation
- Historical Piece by Sarah White
- Life Stages at the Kirk
- On Our Bookshelves
Volume 04 ■ Issue 01
IRONWOMAN - Thank You, Anna Johnson - Interview with Caryl Wilson
“Cherish this stage, it’ll be gone before you know it.” This sage advice is given to me about every other time I go to the grocery store. It is given to me by beautiful older women, whose faces tell the stories of lives full of joy and pain, laughter and sorrow. I trust their wisdom, but I confess that this is hard advice to accept. It’s hard to cherish the melt downs, the poopy diapers, or the sleepless nights. I long for the day when I can once again take an uninterrupted shower and sleep in past 7. But then, change comes, and I cling to the past. What would it be like to embrace both the sameness and the change that each day brings, and be fully satisfied with this present moment that God has given me? In this issue of IRONwoman, we are excited to share with you some snapshots of women of God who are doing just that! The Kirk is blessed with wisdom of women from all different stages of life: students, single women, young moms, moms of teens, working women, retired women, grandmothers, great grandmothers, and so much more. This kaleidoscope of experience is part of what makes the Kirk such a beautiful place. Thank you to every one who contributed to this edition of IRONwoman and to you, our readers! BY: CHRISTINA HANNAH
Peace in Christ Devotional Thoughts by Catherine Thomas Several years ago, one of my college sorority sisters invited me to attend an aroma therapy yoga class. Between both of our busy schedules, we were forced to mutually agree upon 6 a.m. Friday morning. She told me to arrive several minutes early in order to set up and avoid being stuck in the back of the room. I remember feeling faintly surprised that there was any event on a college campus that could convince a handful of students to wake up prior to 6 a.m.
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, do not be afraid.”
Friday morning arrived, and I sat on the ground, acutely aware of all of my senses. The rumor of tranquil music swirled throughout the room, and the aroma of lavender and eucalyptus slowly wafted toward me. After what felt like days of transcendence into a different world, a harmonious voice echoed throughout the studio, slowly leading everyone back to reality. “Please place your hands in the prayer position.” In unison, our class of 14 females, murmured, “Namaste,” in calm, serene voices. As the day continued, several thoughts ruminated in my mind. What was it about yoga that captivated and appealed to me and so many women my age? Furthermore, was yoga offering a solution that so many other events and invitations were not? At this point in my life, I had been through several positions of event planning, and I specifically thought back to my senior year of high school leading Fellowship of Christian Athletes. In this particular situation, I promised pizzas, dessert, and an honorable reason to procrastinate one’s homework. Despite these three spectacular proposals, it was still a constant struggle to get more t h a n s i x o r s eve n st u d e n t s i n attendance. I slowly concluded that for many, yoga was acting as a sparkly and modern substitute for the church. Like the church, yoga calls to the lost and searching. It offers itself as a cure from anxiety, stress, and the overwhelming changes in life that plague us all. Anyone is welcome, no matter their ability or background, and there is a class-wide expectation that internal fears and tiring questions about life will slowly be dismissed. Yoga leads the class into a temporary oasis, which is an appealing concept to a humanity with an innate and deep-rooted desire for an everlasting one.
The issue with yoga is not the seamless stretchy attire that assists you toward feeling like Elastic Girl, or the eucalyptus air infusions (these are both great aspects in my opinion), the problem occurs when we treat a concept such as yoga as the ultimate way to find our peace and healing. Yoga can increase flexibility, circulation, strength, and release simple stressors, but the yoga solution has limitations that are important to recognize. As the day carries on, all the root problems that we thought we left behind at the studio slowly creep back in. The fantasy has been shattered within hours, and reality sets in that this cure is fleeting. What Jesus offers is lasting and eternal. The experience comes with a personal invitation addressed to us specifically. We don’t need to make an appointment because there are no limitations for when we can attend. The class capacity is infinite and no method of payment is necessary. When we decide to accept, there is vast applause, and when we enter the room set aside for us, the applause turns to angelic rejoicing. As we meditate on God’s word, the truths found inside have such power that they go to battle against the root causes of our anxieties and fears. During this battle, we do not have to lead, and we ultimately do not even have the pressure and responsibility to ensure success. Jesus has already done it all. The biggest part about our invitation is that it’s everlasting. We are not assumed to leave after sixty minutes, instead, we are begged to dwell in this cure eternally. According to market research, the selfhelp industry is predicted to surpass 13 billion dollars in revenue over the next three years. We have a challenge. As the world fights to convince us and the women around us that the ultimate way to peace is found in working on ourselves, caring for ourselves, or m e d i t at i n g t h e wo r l d ’s c u r re nt situations away, our challenge is to remember that only God’s truths can provide lasting peace, contentment and serenity. Let us focus on striving to make the Jesus cure readily available to those we know and meet.
UpDATE on the kirk foundation What is the Kirk Foundation? The Kirk Foundation exists to equip and empower responsible member-invented and member-led ministries. Basically, it is an answer to the question, "Where do I go at the Kirk if I have an idea about sharing the love of Jesus with the community and would like help with taking the next steps?"
What ideas have been started through the Kirk Foundation? There are several ideas in various stages of development. One that has been fully implemented is the outreach to the Town and Country Police O cers. The Prayer Warriors that meet once a month to pray for the church also pray for the Town and Country Police. They then deliver home-baked bread, or other goodies, and napkins printed with the message that the Kirk Prayer Warriors have prayed for them. The o cers have expressed their thanks for the prayers and the encouragement. To get folks thinking, some other ideas that would fit under the Kirk Foundation include: • Kingdom Seekers team • Special needs Sunday readiness team • Men’s event team • Seminary care team • Teaching team for Financial Peace • Aging parent outreach team • Community seminar team for cultural issues • Movie discussion team • Mission trip team.
Where do I go if I have an idea? Contact Jennifer Spohr at jspohr@thekirk.org.
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LIFE STAGES
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Wondering how to plug in at the Kirk? The possibilities are almost endless, with ministries touching every age and stage of life! In this series (which will continue in future issues of IRONWOMAN), we will look at oerings for school-aged children and families. How can your children get involved both on Sunday, and outside of the typical church hours? What are other ministries of the Kirk that assist families and students? Find the answers to these (and other) questions in the ministry oerings below!
sunday school Ages: 3 years - 5th Grade Time: Sundays 8:45-9:45am Purpose: Sunday School is first and foremost a time where children hear the Word of God! They get to gather with their age group and listen to Bible stories, play games, do activities and crafts, and grow in their understanding of the Lord! There is no enrollment necessary but if you have questions or wish to volunteer as a teacher or assistant, please contact Kayla Hall!
sunday nights Ages: 3 years - 5th Grade Time: Sundays 5:15-7:00pm Purpose: Sunday Night gatherings serve as a time to focus on knowing God more through a theme found in His Word. Our evenings will be filled with games, crafts, and sharing a meal together. Children are separated into two groups - Kirk Kids (ages 3 - 2nd Grade) and Kirk Crew (3rd-5th Grade) - for more engaging content and activities. Come and join us in this precious time of fellowship!
outreach events Ages: 3 years - 5th Grade Special Events: Fall Festival, Advent Workshop, Easter Egg Hunt, Vacation Bible School Purpose: Seasonal events such as these offer opportunities for outreach to our local community. We gather as a church to celebrate God’s goodness in each season as well as invite friends who may or may not know God. Large events also offer opportunities to plug in and serve!
kirk youth group The Kirk Student Ministry focuses on pursuing, knowing, and loving Middle School (7th–8th) and High School (9th–12th) students and is very committed to raising up the next generation of the Church as disciples of Jesus Christ.
kirk day school KDS a ministry of the Kirk that seeks to assist the Christian parent in the nurture of covenant children in pre-school through sixth grade, educating them in a Christian world and life view according to God’s Word, equipping them to be disciples of Christ, faithfully serving His kingdom.
promise christian academy Promise is a Kirk-founded and supported school dedicated to serving children with multiple disabilities. Founded in 2004, Promise integrates academic excellence and a high level of nurture in a small classroom environment. Our program is designed to serve students who require intensive Occupational Therapy support to enhance their academic development. Promise is one of only a handful of schools that encourages students with Autism, Down’s Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and other pervasive developmental delays to develop to their highest potential in a faith-infused program.
anna johnson thank you,
OUR BELOVED DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRY IS PREPARING TO BEGIN A NEW CHAPTER, TEACHING KINDERGARTEN AT KIRK DAY SCHOOL. WE WANTED TO TAKE SOME TIME TO EXPRESS HOW MUCH WE APPRECIATE THE MANY WAYS SHE HAS SERVED OUR CHURCH OVER THE YEARS!
Anna has been an amazing mentor, both in the workplace and my personal life. A selfish reason I wanted to work with her was simply to spend more time with her - to get to know her more and learn from the ways she interacted with and witnessed to the children of the Kirk. If you have not already had the privilege of observing her yourself, she is an incredibly captivating storyteller. There have been numerous times where she has been narrating a Bible story in her energetic and expressive way and I have reacted to the melodrama of God’s Word more than the children! Anna also possesses a fervent love for God and a passion for children’s understanding of Him.
“Her thoughts and words are always rooted in God’s Truth”
She radiates this longing for covenant children to know God, to receive His love, and to recognize their place in His family. I could endlessly share wonderful things about Anna, but I’ll end with her extraordinary wisdom. Her thoughts and words are always rooted in God’s Truth. I have gleaned so much from even the most casual of conversations with her. She is an e n c o u ra ge m e n t t o m o m m a s , teachers, women, wives, students, and friends. God uses her to show me - and countless others - Jesus! By: Kayla Hall
ANNA PITZER JOHNSON: A PASSION FOR THE NEXT GENERATION By: Sue Pitzer As Ben has preached through Colossians this summer, leading us to consider What Next: The Kirk’s Next 50 Years, he has reminded us that our calling in this next half-century is the same as it has ever been: stand firm; stay the course; steadfast in Christ. When we first held our Anna in our arms in Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA, and prayed Colossians 1:9-12 for her, we were entrusting her into His plan for her life and for her place in His kingdom. We did not know how He would use her in His Kingdom, but we knew that it was right and good to ask. As a matter of fact, we have learned to pray this same prayer for many more than just our own children. Lowell and I have always been teachers, and have prayed through the years for the Lord to “fill (our students) with a knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of Him, fully pleasing to Him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in their knowledge of God.” We have prayed with Paul that they would be “strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Father….” As it happens, before we left Virginia some 35 years ago, I prayed that prayer for Anna Oster (Porter), precious kindergarten student, and for her future husband…not knowing that he would one day be my pastor! I did not know how He would use little Anna Oster in His Kingdom, but I knew that it was right and good to ask. We know that watching the Lord answer our prayers for our children in a fallen world always
involves joys and sorrows. What a rare and encouraging experience it was to have the privilege of working with my daughter at KDS for thirteen years, and to watch her grow in skill, spiritual wisdom, and passion for training the next generation. So, when Anna met and married Jack Johnson and moved to Tucson, it brought us great joy mixed with the new challenge of distance. But in Tucson, the Lord gave Anna new adventures in children’s ministry and we watched her grow even more in her passion and skill in ways she would not have done had she stayed here. Suffice it to say, that when Jack and Anna made the decision to return to St Louis upon his retirement from the Air Force, we were thrilled to have them back. The position of Director of Children’s Ministries at The Kirk has given Anna an additional opportunity to use her gifts and continue to stretch and grow. She has ministered not only to the children of our church, but also to their families, and to our Children’s Ministry volunteers (yes-our roles have reversed, and my daughter has become my teacher!) Her tenure on our denomination’s National Children’s Ministry Council is now expanding her influence even beyond the walls of The Kirk. Now, with Anna’s return to the KDS classroom as Kindergarten teacher this fall, how could we not be thankful that the Lord has brought her full circle and still in the center of His plan? Because He is faithful, we can look forward in anticipation that He will continue to use her wisdom and passion for ministry to children and their families to train and equip the next generation here at The Kirk...into these next 50 years.
getting to know BY KRISTEN THOMPSON
kayla hall
2. You mentioned you like to bake, so what is your favorite food to bake and what is one food you want to learn how to cook/bake?!
My business primarily revolved around biscotti, but after making hundreds of loaves, I would not say it is my favorite thing to bake - although I still receive joy in any baking. I love to bake cookies and brownies and muffins and bars and...so many things. I really enjoy trying new things! Something I would love to learn is the art of homemade bread making. If anyone makes artisan breads, I’m up for
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to the Kirk? Hello! My name is Kayla Hall, and I am taking the role of Interim Children’s Ministry Coordinator here at the Kirk. I’d say the most important things to know about me are that I love Jesus, children, and homemade chocolate chip cookies. I grew up in the Saint Louis area, attended St. Paul’s Lutheran and Westminster, and graduated from Mizzou. My husband, Mike, and I married just after graduation before moving first to Columbus, GA and then Columbus, OH. We are thankful to return home to be near family where many surprises awaited us. I worked in various roles as a teacher before starting my own baking business with which I sold biscotti and cookies at farmers’ markets and coffee shops. My husband worked in various places as a sales engineer before recently deciding to attend Covenant Seminary. So here we are diving into ministry! As for how we found the Kirk, we visited many churches before revisiting this church where Mike grew up. We were taken by how beautiful the music is and how eloquently God’s Truth is spoken. Mike and I became Sunday School teachers, and we fell in love with the kids, too!
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3. What are you most excited about for your new position? I am most excited to dive into the Word more deeply and enthusiastically teach our children how amazing our God is! I am also thankful for all the support the staff is giving me as I learn my new role and the work of ministry. I am pleased to have a job where I can fuse my passions for Christ and children together!
4. What was your favorite part of VBS this year? I loved seeing how quickly the children learned
6. Why do you think it's important to prioritize children's ministry? Jesus says, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God” (Mark 10:14). The Kingdom belongs to children! It is so important that children learn and understand just how much God loves them. It is both our pleasure and responsibility to share the Gospel story with younger generations and to grow them up into the people God has created them to be.
7. How can we pray for you, and how can Kirk members encourage you in this role? First, please pray for these covenant children at the Kirk. Pray that they will know God’s power and grace each and every day and fully trust in Him. Second, please pray that I transition to this role well, glorifying God as I serve these children and the church. The Kirk has already shared kind words of encouragement in this switch, and I’m thankful for their love, patience, and understanding! Thank you also to the volunteers who continue to serve in Children’s Ministry - you are doing Kingdom work!
the VBS songs and how passionately they sang and danced each day! It was inspiring and joyful!
5. What experience do you have working with kids other than at the Kirk? My background is in elementary education and I’ve worked as an assistant teacher in both private and public school settings. I served as an intern in the early childhood department at The Crossing Church in Columbia, MO for a couple of years. I have also worked as a fulltime nanny.
“I am pleased to have a job where I can fuse my passions for Christ and children together!”
ZSUZSANNA LORáNTFFY PATRONESS OF THE HUNGARIAN CHURCH Around 1600, in the town of Sárospatak in northern Hungary, a girl named Zsuzsanna Lorántffy was born into a noble Protestant family. Despite her noble status, her childhood was not easy. While Zsuzsanna was still young, her mother died while giving birth to another daughter; and her father was often away from home, attending to business. From an early age, she learned to seek refuge in prayer.
Also, before her death, she sponsored a notable Hungarian translation known as the Várad Bible. When the family moved to Transylvania (now part of Romania), Zsuzsanna continued to labor alongside her husband George to bring Protestant reform to the Transylvanian church.
Zsuzsanna’s life brightened when her father remarried, and she gained a kind-hearted and well-educated stepmother who saw to Zsuzsanna’s learning, too. Zsuzsanna was blessed to be born into the region where the Reformation first took hold in Hungary; Sárospatak was the site of the country’s first Protestant college, and she received biblical instruction from some of its professors. At age 15, Zsuzsanna met sorrow again when both her father and stepmother died, leaving her to care for her young sister and stepsister. Even while shouldering these responsibilities as a single woman, she continued studying and tending to the sick as she had opportunity. She also used her inherited wealth to support poor students who were studying at the college of Sárospatak, setting a pattern she was to follow for the rest of her life. In 1616, Zsuzsanna married Prince George Rakoczy, who, like her, was staunchly Reformed in his faith. They had four children. Zsuzsanna continued to devote much of her energy and resources to supporting the growing Protestant university at Sárospatak, even hiring a well-known Czech theologian, John Amos Comenius, to teach there. Comenius was a religious refugee and influential educational reformer who favored, among other things, vernacular education and educational opportunities for women. Zsuzsanna seems to have shared these priorities, as she advocated for girls’ literacy and biblical education throughout her life.
The years 1671 through 1681, in fact, have been referred to as the Hungarian Reformed Church’s “decade of mourning.” With the support of the Habsburg monarchy and Catholic members of the nobility, more than 400 Protestant pastors and teachers were imprisoned and tortured in Bratislava. While many recanted their Protestant beliefs, 41 refused and were sentenced to life aboard slave ships on the Adriatic Sea. Holland and Switzerland eventually intervened and ransomed the 26 survivors. Though little-known in Englishspeaking churches, the hymn “Lift Thy Head, O Zion, Weeping,” was written to commemorate the experience of the persecuted Hungarian church. One of its stanzas reads, “Though the sea his waves assemble / And in fury fall on thee, / though thou cry, with heart a-tremble, / “O my Savior, succor me!” / Though untroubled still He sleep / Who thy hope is on the deep, / Zion, calm the breast that quaketh / Never God His own forsaketh.”
She even became the target of criticism, especially f rom Catholic Jesuits, when she published a theological work titled “Moses and the Prophets.” Zsuzsanna’s life ended much as it had begun—her husband and sons predeceased her, so her last years seem to have been spent alone. However, they were not entirely lonely ones, as she continued pouring herself into supporting the church and university. She died quietly in 1661. By this point in 17th-century Hungary, Counter-Reformation (Roman Catholic) persecution was growing particularly fierce. Although Reformed teaching had been gaining ground in Hungary since the mid-16th century, it was brutally repressed within a decade of Zsuzsanna Rakoczy’s death.
This history of persecution—seldom recalled today—is important to remember for many reasons. One point worth considering is that, at the time of her death, Zsuzsanna Rakoczy had every reason to suppose that the Hungarian church was on track to flourish for decades. Yet, within a few short years, it had been bereaved of most of its leadership and even the public toleration it had enjoyed up to that time. But, taking a longer view, we’ll never know how much the Hungarian church’s ultimate survival owed to Zsuzsanna’s efforts to equip both its pastors and ordinary members with knowledge of Scripture. None of us can guess the church’s future, but like Zsuzsanna, we can joyfully promote its purity and peace through our various walks of life, entrusting our labors to the Lord.
BY: SARAH WHITE
on our bookshelves… KRISTEN THOMPSON: Love Thy Body, Nancy Pearcey
Though I must admit I have not yet finished this book, so far so good! This is a recently published book that discusses some of the "hot topics" of our culture — issues such as homosexuality, transgenderism, and abortion. Pearcey explains the issues well, but then responds to them from a Christian perspective. I'll warn you it can be a little academic at times, but I'd recommend this book, especially if you have a daughter, grandaughter, friend, or interact with anyone that's youth-aged or college-aged.
SUE PITZER: When I first learned of Patty Callahan's Becoming Mrs. Lewis, I knew I would need a hard copy to hold in my hand! It seemed just wrong to read a digital copy of this historical fiction book about the fascinating story of C. S. Lewis and Joy Davidman's unlikely friendship, their love of literature, ideas, and words, their eventual marriage, and then Joy's lost battle with cancer. The book did not disappoint. It is a beautifully woven work of fiction anchored in rich research into the lives and works of both Lewis and Davidman. It's an unforgettable story of love, passion, piercing intellect, and the power of the written word. I couldn't put it down!
DEBBIE DORIANI: I am currently reading Tony’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani. The Shoemaker’s Wife was my first of her books and remains my favorite, but I can recommend any of Trigiani’s books. She weaves tightly crafted stories of hard working, creative and close families of Italian descent. Since I am from the Philadelphia area, I used to sew everything and my uncle played the trombone for Tommy Dorsey’s orchestra. I am fascinated by tales set in the east, about women who design and produce handmade, suede shoes and women singer/songwriters on tours with big bands across America. Of course, there’s lots of family relationships developed. Ms. Trigiani delivers a good read.
TIA HOUGHTON: Immutable (none of his attributes can increase or decrease), infinite (we are measurable, he is not), incomprehensible (God is not able to be fully known, he is able to be sufficiently known): three of the ten ways God is different from us. Jen Wilkin writes about all ten in None Like Him. We hear about the qualities of God frequently as Christians, but when have we spent time meditating and considering these qualities? Jen says, “I want us to meditate on his perfections so that they become to us the most rational object of our reverence and awe.” A friend shared this book with me as a gift. What a blessing it has been.
CARYL WILSON: This summer I am reading Valiant Ambition by Nathaniel Philbrick. This book tells the story of the middle years of the American Revolution. It explores the relationship between George Washington and Benedict Arnold, as one becomes a leader and the other takes the road to treason.
WANT TO GET TO KNOW THE 2019-2020 WOMEN’S COUNCIL A LITTLE BETTER? HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE BOOKS (AND RECENT SUMMER READS) THAT WE WANTED TO SHARE WITH YOU.
CATHERINE THOMAS: During vacation this summer, I immersed myself in The Case for a Creator, written by Mizzou Journalism graduate, Lee Strobel. The author narrates from his perspective as a skeptical and intellectual journalist on the hunt for answers centered around Creation, evolution, and every theory in between. Strobel recounts his personal interviews with countless leading scientists who pride themselves on considering every possibility for the origin of life, ultimately concluding that everything points to an intelligent design. Both measurable science and the mysterious ways of the universe explode between the pages, leaving you in awe of how magnificent our Creator truly is. I finished the book with a broader understanding of common arguments against Creation, and feeling confident about defending the Truth we know!
DANA STOHLDRIER: Right now the best books are the ones read to me by my girls. A
favorite of ours is Tillie & Clementine: Noises in the Night by local author Dan Killeen. It is about a couple of little girls and their dad that loves to make up and tell silly stories- just like my girls’ dad does for them!
LINDA JOHANNSEN: One of my favorite books is An Invisible Thread by Laura Schroff
and Alex Tresniowski. “It is the true story of an eleven-year-old panhandler, a busy sales executive, and an unlikely meeting with destiny.” Who would ever imagine that a few moments of kindness could elevate a life and enrich another at the same time, creating a special bond and relationship lasting over three decades and continuing to thrive through generations? An Invisible Thread is an inspiring story of what can happen when we take the time to reach out to another.
STEPHANIE STAIR: I don’t have much time to read in this season of life, but when I do have a minute to relax on the couch, I love scrolling through Homebody by Joanna Gaines. I love her perspective on not just decorating your home, but telling your story within it. She encourages you to fill your space with meaningful furnishings and details that make you happy and inspired, while not focusing too much on sticking to one certain style. The pictures are beautiful and refreshing. If you enjoy design, I highly recommend!
TIFFANY STEPHENS: This summer, I have driven over 5200 miles! For the most part, the miles have been between St Louis and the beach. My favorite part of driving is the chance to listen to audio books! I feel like we have hardly been at home this summer, but I’m not ready for it to be over.
Get to know: Caryl Wilson Our 2019-2020 Women’s Council President We moved to St. Louis in 1984, and I worked as a children's choir director and an accompanist for several area choirs. We have lived in our home in Creve Coeur for thirty-five years and have two children. In 2000-2001, we lived in Santiago, Chile, where Jerry worked and our children went to the international school, Nido de Aguilas. Our daughter, Lindsey, is married to Dustin Bitikofer and they live in University City. Our son, Drew, is married to Marie Hale and they live in Dallas, Texas. The Women's Ministry is at work on many activities and events for the coming year. I am especially excited about the plans for a Women's Retreat in late February. Our theme for the year is from John 15:4-5. "I am the vine; you are the branches." This passage reminds me that we cannot bear fruit on our own, but only when we abide in Jesus Christ.
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