“Jesus never commanded believers to produce fruit. Fruit is the *purpose* of the branch, but it is not the *responsibility* of the branch. The branch cannot produce anything on it's own. However, if it remains attached to the vine, it will receive life-sustaining sap, nourishment, strength, everything it needs.”
“Futures not achieved are only branches of the past: dead branches.”
“The real strength of therose bush is not in the flowers but in the roots and the branches.”
“What branch does not have its leaves and which twig will not have its flowers?”
“Here are fruits, flowers, leaves and branches, and here is my heart which beats only for you.”