There are two kingdoms in this life: The kingdom of light and the kingdom of darkness; the Kingdom of Heaven, and that of our enemy, the devil Satan. And at the end of the day, the end of your life, the end of the age, you either belong to one or the other. But, what… Continue reading Three Types of Spiritual Weeds
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Fruit Takes Time
"Ouch!" That was how I discovered I had a pear tree. Well, that's how I discovered I had a pear tree that had actual pears on it. When we bought our home, I was delighted to have so many trees on our property. I like trees. Sure, they're a pain to mow around, but I… Continue reading Fruit Takes Time
Faithfulness Or Fruitfulness?
What is more important: being faithful to God, or bearing fruit? Are these options mutually exclusive? In Luke 13:6-9, Jesus tells the story of a man who had a fig tree in his vineyard because he wanted fruit. That's the purpose of a fig tree, to bear figs. And after 3 years of no fruit,… Continue reading Faithfulness Or Fruitfulness?
Faithful Obedience
Luke 8:21 ESV—“But he answered them, ‘My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.’” So when I read this passage this morning, my mind immediately came to this thought: Lord, help me to hear your word and to do it. My prayer was that the Holy Spirit… Continue reading Faithful Obedience
God Uses The Broken
Today I am starting to read through the Gospels, starting with Matthew. This is an effort to get to know my savior better. It’s been too long since I have set down and give much attention to the Gospels, so it’s time. Going slow, one chapter a day. Today, is Matthew 1: The Genealogy of… Continue reading God Uses The Broken
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