A Branch in the Vine

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you abide in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. Apart from me you can do nothing.

September 24, 2025

God's Upside Down Kingdom -- KINDNESS, not Rancor

September 24, 2025/ jan

Yesterday was amazing!

Who knew that a trip to Dunkin’ Donuts would feed more than my body. It would feed my soul!

August 30, 2020

Kindness . . . Paying It "Backwards"

August 30, 2020/ jan

Yesterday was amazing!

Who knew that a trip to Dunkin’ Donuts would feed more than my body. It would feed my soul!

We were on our way to do a “Backyard DD Brunch” with our son and family. So of course we pulled into the drive thru of my favorite coffee place, Dunkin Donuts in Kettering.

The line circled around the entire building and then some, but not to worry. Those people know what they are doing — efficient service, good food, yummy donuts and muffins, and great coffee … and speedy.

So prepared with my drive through order, I spoke it loud and clear:

A Branch In the Vine

Janet Renner Loyd has been a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ most of her life. Her formal education includes a degree in education from the University of Arizona and also a degree in Bible & Theology from Moody Bible Institute. For more than thirty years, she has been involved in teaching and leading women’s Bible studies, retreats, and meetings…most notably Precept upon Precept and various studies that she has personally developed. Professionally, Jan recently retired from teaching language and writing to GED and adult ESOL students.

About her life, Jan says, “The most important thing about me is my relationship with my Father God through my Lord Jesus Christ. I am forever grateful to Him for His love, mercy, and grace to me and my family and friends...and the world.”

Jan has been happily married to John Loyd for more than forty years. They have two adult, married children and five lively young grandsons.