A.V Daily Power Point: Bearing Much Fruit
| “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” |
| John 15:5 |
| Have you ever felt like you were running on empty? Pushing forward, striving, trying to hold everything together—but deep down, you know you’re drained? Jesus never intended for us to live that way. |
| In John 15:5, He reminds us that apart from Him, we can do nothing. Not “less.” Not “a little.” Nothing. A branch can’t produce fruit unless it stays connected to the vine. In the same way, we can’t grow, thrive, or bear lasting fruit unless we remain in Christ. |
| To abide in Jesus is to make Him your home—not a guest you visit when you have time. It’s choosing daily dependence over occasional check-ins. It’s trusting Him in both the abundance and the drought. |
| The good news? You don’t have to force growth—just stay connected. When you remain in Him, He fills the empty places. He strengthens, He sustains, He produces fruit in you—love, joy, peace, patience—far beyond your own ability. |
| So today, take a breath. Let go of striving. Stay close to Him. That’s where life is. |
Houston elementary school student likely set new world record in Houston half marathon Sunday
11-year-old Leonel Mendonza from Houston set a new world record at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon, finishing in an impressive 1 hour, 23 minutes. Leonel, who trains year-round, beat the previous record by 35 seconds and runs with Heart of Houston Track. Despite facing challenges during the race, Leonel pushed through and achieved his goal of setting a world record for his age group. He encourages all runners to keep going and do their best, with his sights set on becoming No. 1 in the nation at the Junior Olympics.
