Have you ever seen a flower growing on a rocky surface and wondered, "How does it do that?" Maybe the next question is, does it last long or does it wither away quickly? Jesus spoke about the growth on weird surfaces in Mark 4, Matthew 13, and Luke 8. Can growth happen on these strange … Continue reading How Do The Seeds Fall?
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Wake Up
Do you see how much life has changed in recent years? Stable ways of living and thinking are upside down or flying away with the wind. Some look at these things and think it can't get any worse. Then wonder if there is any chance of a return to "normal life". If what I'm hearing … Continue reading Wake Up
Who Is Faithful?
The Bible tells us that God is faithful. He keeps His word. (Deuteronomy 7:9; 2 Thessalonians 3:3) If He says He has the victory then He does. Yet, do you ever question this statement? Especially now when the world seems to be spinning out of control in a direction far from what it was a … Continue reading Who Is Faithful?
Christmas Thought
As we approach Christmas I think back to the era when Jesus was born. Times were rough. He was the light that shown in difficult times. The strange thing is that when Jesus ascended the storm worsened, yet for His followers He remained the light that shown in their days. His followers stood up to … Continue reading Christmas Thought
The Waiting Game
I don't know about you, but I'm not always very good about waiting. If I know something is going to happen, I want to see it or get started with it soon. I remember when I went for my licensure exam. I was ready to get the test going, but I had to wait for … Continue reading The Waiting Game
Let’s Speak Up
We've talked about how to use our words. And now, with all the news coming out about the horrendous events from the Middle East, I think we need to talk about speaking up. But let's not focus on our petty arguments, let's talk about what matters to God. After all we are to share the … Continue reading Let’s Speak Up
Freedom At Last
Have you ever heard that God has given us free will? Have you wondered where the concept came from? And what is free will? Free will is the option to choose which direction we will take. It's more than deciding what sides to order after selecting the main course on the menu. Or, whether taking … Continue reading Freedom At Last
He Understands
Have you ever had someone you trusted betray you? Spreading information about you that was never meant to be shared? It's like having the rug pulled out from under you. You're standing solidly on your feet one minute then down flat on your back the next. Or like a sudden whirlwind picking up an object, … Continue reading He Understands
Author Lill Kohler 