John 15:2 – “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away, and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” There’s a story told about Michelangelo as he worked on his famous statue of David. When someone asked how he created such a masterpiece out of a single block of marble, he replied, “It’s simple. I just removed everything that wasn’t David.” That line captures the heart of what Jesus was describing in John 15:2. God, the Master Art

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A few years ago, I met a man who had every reason to be bitter. His business partner, a lifelong friend, had betrayed him. The partner started his own company, taking clients, stealing money, and leaving behind a trail of damaged trust. It wasn’t just a professional loss; it was personal devastation. His reputation had been tarnished, and his heart had been broken. For months, he replayed the betrayal in his mind. Between the waves of hurt, he rehearsed what he’d say if they

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