Matthew 13:1-23 is the well-known Parable of the Sower. It tells of a sower who scattered the seed of God’s Word on the soil, or hearts, of four people. Following the parable, Jesus explains it so His disciples could understand: “Listen then to the [meaning of the] parable of the sower: When anyone hears the word of the … Continue reading Choose Your Soil
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The Benefits of God’s Word
Have you ever wondered just how much the Word of God is doing for you and in you when you read it and apply it to your life? The following list ought to calm any concern you may have! It's living and powerful! Produces the new birth (1 Peter 1:23) Brings life and health (Proverbs … Continue reading The Benefits of God’s Word
Victory Through the Word
Often we forget that we would not be alive if not for the Word of God. The reason the world exists, and you and I are on the planet, is because God spoke it and us into existence (Genesis 1, 2). By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so … Continue reading Victory Through the Word
8 Points About Divine Healing
A previous pastor of mine, Pastor Jim Loper, once experienced a physical challenge. God told him to write down everything he knew about divine healing. This is what Pastor Loper wrote and recently shared with us at my church. I felt impressed to share it with you. I hope it encourages you to know it’s … Continue reading 8 Points About Divine Healing
Jesus, Our First Love
Have you looked around at our culture lately? It’s filled with increased crime, perversion, lies, and selfish ambition. We could blame many things, but the root of it all is that people do not allow love to determine how they act. It’s all about gratifying self. Jesus said this would happen in the last days … Continue reading Jesus, Our First Love
A Word More Precious Than Gold
Our world values many things: money, family, sports, education, and entertainment, just to name a few. But nothing, nothing, is as valuable as God’s written Word. We often consider the Bible as simply a book, pages with letters and numbers. It sits on our coffee tables and beside our beds, only occasionally opened. And when … Continue reading A Word More Precious Than Gold
