"Can you hear me now?" Even with today's technology, we still lose signal — and our spiritual lives work the same way. In John 15, Jesus calls Himself the vine and us the branches. A branch doesn't generate its own life; it receives it. Apart from Him, we produce nothing. But when we remain in Christ, our desires align with His and the Father is glorified through our fruit. Staying connected looks ordinary: reading His Word, praying honestly, trusting Him today. Can you hear

I'm pretty sure my animated discussions with thin air could land me a spot on the improv mime team. Yesterday, I caught myself delivering a passionate monologue to my empty living room about a frustrating encounter. Complete with hand gestures and award-worthy delivery to an audience of air. But these performances aren't helping—they're making me more worked up. If I'm already talking, why not redirect that conversation to Someone who can actually help?