Thoughts & Intents

You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. John 15:16

Welcome to Thoughts & Intents, the newsletter of the Bible Basics site at BellaOnline.com.

My Latest article on Bible Basics

Abide in Me, and I in You

I never use the word abide in everyday conversation. If I was imagining a dialogue with a vaguely rural and old-fashioned gentleman, I could think of him saying, “I can’t abide those newfangled cell-a-phones.” Indeed, the first definition for abide when I check my word processor’s dictionary is to tolerate something. But if I scroll on down I find the meaning I was looking for: dwell. Abiding (in the sense of dwelling, remaining, continuing) is a critically important concept in Jesus’ last conversation with His disciples.

From my heart to yours

A week into the brand new year, and I’m trying to slow down a little. I just started a part-time job, and haven’t yet got a handle on making everything fit in my fewer hours at home. But it will come, and each day works out its own challenges by the time my head hits the pillow. I’m grateful to be allowed to do work that matters, both at BellaOnline and in my new job. God is good indeed, and so graciously patient with me. Have a blessed week.

Serving our sweet Savior,

LeeAnn Bonds, Bible Basics Editor