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Vines and Branches

Posted by Dion Todd April 2nd, 2025 1,102 Views 28 Comments

Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch can't bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me. I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:4–5 WEB.

The ministry of Jesus, from the first recorded miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana of Galilee until His resurrection, spanned about three and a half years. During that time, Jesus changed the world that He lived in. He took away the sins of the universe, and if we let Him, He will take away ours today.

We labor each day for so many things. Some are necessary, and some are not. Yet, if we get in tune with Him, we will accomplish much more, and it will also be more fulfilling.

Think of Mary sitting at the feet of Jesus while Martha labored in the kitchen. Sometimes we just need to stop and listen. Though too often, we are like Martha. Working hard at making sandwiches no one ordered and then getting tired and frustrated when they don't seem to appreciate it.

Jesus is the Vine, and we are the branches. Our connection with Him makes our lives bear fruit. I find that when I spend some quiet time with the Lord before I start my day. Pray for a few minutes, read a little scripture, and listen, that my day goes so much better. It reminds me of why I am doing this and that I am not just struggling alone in this life. After a few minutes alone with the Lord, I am much stronger.

Always include the Lord in Your day. Remember that without Him, you can do nothing of lasting value. Taking just ten minutes to stop, pray, and listen can change your life, those around you, and the world itself.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please strengthen me today, and cover me with Your presence. Draw my heart to You, Lord, and let me see through Your eyes. Use me, and make my life count for Your kingdom. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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Update .536: I added a new theme customization button to the top bar that allows you to tweak the colors and layout of the site! I also created some basic color choices with: Light, Dark, The Blues, Rose, Emerald, and Deep Purple. You can also change the look of the side bar or make it disappear altogether. 😱 There is a "Reset" button at the bottom to switch back to the default, so you cannot mess it up!

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Comment from Nell Neathery

8 hours ago

I like the white background!


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Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

17 hours ago

Thank you Pastor for all of the hard work that you do, you're a true genius with so many God given creative powers using them to draw everyone to the Lord!!! May the Lord bless you and Sylvia abundantly and continue to meet all of your needs!!! 🙏


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16 hours ago

Amen , A true blessing


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Comment from Lynn Brown

19 hours ago

The blue color is beautiful! Thanks Pastor for your hard work! It's great that I can't mess it up either, Lol!


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Comment from Paul Forti

19 hours ago

I like playing with the buttons. Dion you are so smart. Have a blessed day!


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Comment from Candy Laventure

21 hours ago

Very nice. I like reading the devotional with the white background. It seems easier on my eyes. Thank you. 😀


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20 hours ago

I'm quite enjoying the white background, too 😀!



Post from Madalyn Myers

Madalyn Myers commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vines and Branches

8 hours ago


Amen.




Post from Sylvia Todd

Sylvia Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vines and Branches

20 hours ago


Good morning, fam, praying you all have a wonderfully blessed Wednesday! 🌻😄🙏



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Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

17 hours ago

♥️🤗🙏


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Comment from Wanda Pennington

18 hours ago

Good morning and God Bless RHM family 🙏🙏


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Comment from Lynn Brown

19 hours ago

Good morning RHM family!🌞🩷


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11 hours ago

Good Morning Lynn!



Post from Marisa Jackson

Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vines and Branches

23 hours ago


Good morning Refreshing Home Ministries Family, we are halfway through the week and the Lord is ALWAYS good ❤️!! I thank you Father in Heaven for allowing me to wake up and see the world as you've made it and I pray for our world as it is in such turmoil which saddens🥹 me for we as your children are to love and support one another and unfortunately that is not happening ☹️! So as I go through the day Lord, I pray for family, friends and our world knowing that You are with us and You love and care for every one of us NO matter what. We are blessed and so loved and we in turn should do the same! May you all have a blessed, peaceful and joyfilled day in Jesus most precious name I pray, Amen🙏❤️🙏!! Blessings 👼!!



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Comment from Debi Burton

16 hours ago

Amen


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Comment from Wanda Pennington

18 hours ago

Amen Sister in Christ. 🙏🙏


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

18 hours ago

Good morning, Marisa 🌻!


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Comment from Lynn Brown

19 hours ago

Amen, Marisa! Have a blessed day!🙏🩷


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Comment from Valeri Frank

22 hours ago

Amen! 🙏🏼 🕊️ Good morning Marisa... Thank you for this beautiful prayer. May God bless you.



Post from Yvette York

Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vines and Branches

19 hours ago


Heavenly Father Please Strengthen Me With Your Today And Always Cover Me With Your Presence Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀



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Comment from Debi Burton

16 hours ago

Good morning 🌞


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Comment from Wanda Pennington

18 hours ago

Good morning Yvette 🤎 🙏


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

18 hours ago

Good morning, Yvette 🌻!


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Comment from Lynn Brown

19 hours ago

Good morning!🌞



Post from Debi Burton

Debi Burton commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vines and Branches

16 hours ago


Heavenly Father, please strengthen me today, and cover me with Your presence. Draw my heart to You, Lord, and let me see through Your eyes. Use me, and make my life count for Your kingdom. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻




Post from Elena Vasquez

Elena Vasquez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vines and Branches

16 hours ago


Amen




Post from LaDonne Lenzini

LaDonne Lenzini commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vines and Branches

17 hours ago


Amen




Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

17 hours ago


AMEN, this I pray! 🙏
AMEN and so true: Being apart from our Lord and God we can do nothing!!! But, we can do all things through Jesus Christ!!! "Phil. 4:13"




Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

17 hours ago


AMEN, this I pray! 🙏
AMEN and so true: Being apart from our Lord and God we can do nothing!!! But, we can do all things through Jesus Christ!!! "Phil. 4:13"




Post from Bella Colliander

17 hours ago


Heavenly Father, Please help me to make my life count for Your Kingdom. Cleanse my heart and cover me with Your grace. In Jesus name, Amen! 🙏🕊️




Post from David Krull

David Krull commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vines and Branches

18 hours ago


Amen




Post from Wanda Pennington

18 hours ago


Yes LORD, Amen




Post from Deborah Blackshear

18 hours ago


Thanks for giving us the option to change our screen. I like the white better. Easy for me to read. Thanks again.




Post from Wesley Paulus

Wesley Paulus commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vines and Branches

18 hours ago


Amen!




Post from Raju Williams

Raju Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vines and Branches

19 hours ago


Praise the Lord. Amen.🙏🙏




Post from Lynn Brown

Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vines and Branches

19 hours ago


Heavenly Father, please strengthen me today, and cover me with Your presence. Draw my heart to You, Lord, and let me see through Your eyes. Use me, and make my life count for Your kingdom. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!




Post from Theresa Bright

Theresa Bright commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vines and Branches

19 hours ago


Amen 🙏🏻 I love it pastor!




Post from Laura Clark

Laura Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vines and Branches

20 hours ago


Amen. 🙏




Post from Mark Williams

Mark Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vines and Branches

20 hours ago


Amen.




Post from Candy Laventure

Candy Laventure commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vines and Branches

21 hours ago


Amen!




Post from Celeste Strenn

Celeste Strenn commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vines and Branches

21 hours ago


Amen🤗




Post from Brenda F

Brenda F commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vines and Branches

21 hours ago


Amen




Post from Valeri Frank

Valeri Frank commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vines and Branches

22 hours ago


Amen!🙏🏼🕊️




Post from Dana Rozell

Dana Rozell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vines and Branches

22 hours ago


Yes Amen!




Post from Kay Collinsworth

23 hours ago


Amen




Post from Schalk de Beer

Schalk de Beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Vines and Branches

23 hours ago


Yes my Lord and Father, I pray this in Jesus's name, amen.





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