Learning more about Jesus while encouraging others.
In today’s parable, the Sower (Jesus) plants good seed (believers). His Spirit fills us with His Gospel to share. But the enemy plants tares (the lost) among the good seed. To tell the difference, stay close to the Savior and keep His Word in your heart. Share the Gospel in your world! Continue reading Seed Basket Stories
We have all heard the stories of people who claim to have seen Heaven in a near death experience. But can we rely on those stories? Don’t be quick to judge others who have suffered trauma. But know what God’s Word says about everything. Share the Gospel in your world! Continue reading Near Death
Many of Paul’s teachings about guarding the Church from apostasy, can also be helpfully applied in our family life. With Father’s Day coming up in the U.S., I want to share a message from Paul for godly men. God chose you to guard and nurture your children. Share the Gospel in your world! Continue reading Act Like Men
Have you ever wrestled with the false notion that your past was so vile that now it is too late to serve God? That is a lie perpetrated by the enemy. See what God wants you to know. Then share the Gospel in your world! Continue reading A Light for My Path
We all know the difference between being childish and childlike. When it comes to faith in Jesus, having the faith like a little child is important. Maybe we should pay more attention to little ones who know Jesus. Share the Gospel in your world. Continue reading Just a Minute More
In the Parable of the Sower, which type of soil would describe your heart? Is your Spiritual heart stoney and cold? Was it eagerly receptive at one time, but now it is dry and barren? Is your heart rich and full of joy? Find your place with the Savior and share the Gospel in your world! Continue reading Seed Basket Stories
When I first began writing the Seed Basket Devotional, it never occurred to me that my readers might want to know what my statement of faith is. That was a regrettable oversight. Believers should verify any resources that claim to represent the Gospel of Christ. The best way to validate the accuracy of what you … Continue reading Statement of Faith
What is the reasonable service of a true believer? Do we have to do anything for God? Maybe the question should be, “What should I want to give my Savior?” We can’t earn salvation. Jesus paid it all. But we can surely live for Him. Share the Gospel in your world! Continue reading A Light for My Path
As a believer, are these spiritually dark days getting you down? Jesus promised to never leave us or forsake us. That’s enough for each of us to wholly surrender our lives to Him each day. Even if you aren’t a preacher or a missionary, give your all. Share the Gospel in your world! Continue reading Just a Minute!
On Friday June 5, I inadvertently published an unedited version of the series, Seed Basket Stories. There were technical errors in that version. You will find a link to the updated version in this post. My apologies for any confusion. Continue reading Correction
Getting the Seed out of the basket and into hungry hearts. Matthew 13 