The Friend Who Remains

On Second Thought “This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you… I have called you friends.” John 15:12–15 “A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24 Most of us can recall a childhood friendship markedContinue reading “The Friend Who Remains”

My Best Friend Is Jesus

Abiding in the Love That Transforms As the Day Begins Meditation There is a sweetness in waking up to the words of Jesus in John 15:9–17, where He looks into the eyes of His disciples and speaks of love, obedience, joy, and friendship. These verses sit at the heart of His farewell discourse, spoken inContinue reading “My Best Friend Is Jesus”

The Atmosphere of Your Life

A Day in the Life of Jesus There are days when Jesus’ words feel less like instruction and more like an invitation into His heart. John 15:9–16 is one of those moments. As I walked through this passage again today, I found myself hearing Jesus not as a distant teacher but as a Friend—one whoContinue reading “The Atmosphere of Your Life”