The good soil In Matthew 13:18-23, Jesus teaches about the word of God and how when it is spoken it falls on one of four different types of soil. For years, whenever I read or heard about this parable I always assumed confidently that I was the good soil and moved on. But in time […]
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The whole idea of a getaway or vacation is relaxation. It is supposed to be a time to sit back in your beach chair and just let the world melt away as you dive into a good book. But for me vacation is all about adventure, not relaxation. I need to constantly be on the
I think most of us can agree that 2020 hasn’t really been the greatest year. With all the major events happening it seems like bad news just keeps piling up. But wouldn’t it be great if we knew about things before they happened? If God would just let us know how things will pan out
Recently I was reading through the latest newsletter from Voice of the Martyrs. An organization that has devoted themselves to shedding light into the stories and lives of persecuted Christians from around the world. I have been reading their monthly newsletters for years and the stories have always been challenging, encouraging and thought provoking. But
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Who is your enemy? When you hear the term or title enemy who pops into your head? Is it that one coworker who you just can’t stand? Or a family member who annoys you at family functions? Maybe it’s the neighbor who insists on taking your parking spot. Whomever it might be one thing is
If most professing Christians were asked to describe their Christian walk and relationship with God, some words you would most likely not hear are words such as laborious, a struggle, straining, agonizing or exertion. While a personal intimate relationship with Jesus Christ does produce indescribable joy and peace and a number of other fruit, Jesus
Have you ever done something really embarrassing and were so glad no one was around to see? Some years ago I was asked to help my brother move into a new house. We rented a moving truck and loaded it up as full as we could get it. As we started down the road the
“Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God” 2 Peter 3:11-12 As churches all around the country begin to come back together to worship, it has this
“Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you” Ps. 73:25 Training wheels are designed to be temporary guides to help the rider learn balance and stability. Though, in just a short while the rider gets accustomed to the training wheels and can become utterly dependent
Faith That Leads to Obedience! I want to obey God. I know that obedience to God is the path to blessings of peace, a clear sense of direction, a clean conscience, confidence and fulfillment. More could come- but those are some of the ones that God has promised to those who trust Him and take
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