Getting the Seed out of the basket and into hungry hearts. Matthew 13
Learning more about Jesus while encouraging others.
Therefore, I speak to them in parables, because seeing they don’t see, and hearing, they don’t hear, neither do they understand. Matthew 13:13 (WEB) “The harshness of the Gospel is kind.“ Is that right? Believers sometimes quickly react to soften what they perceive to be the harsh Gospel. Well, if that is what we are … Continue reading Rocks, Brambles or Life
Jesu Juva For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 (NASB) Long ago, He blessed the earthBorn older than the yearsAnd in the stall the cross He sawThrough the first of many tears A life of homeless wanderingCast out … Continue reading Simply: A Recollection from Seed Basket Devotional
Therefore, receiving a Kingdom that can’t be shaken, let’s have grace, through which we serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire. Hebrew 12:28-29 (WEB) Friday—arguably the longest day in the life of everyone who loved Jesus, is over. Saturday morning is silent and sad. The Pharisees have had a … Continue reading Unshakeable
Here is a recollection from last Easter. This Easter remember what Jesus did for you and me. Jesu Juva And they clothed him in a purple cloak, and twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on him. Mark 15:17 (ESV) Should Easter be day for sorrow, but at the same time a joyful celebration that … Continue reading Thorns for a King
How does an Old Testament king connect to Resurrection Sunday? Just to add another layer to the devotional, Moses even shows up in this celebration of our Savior. Be sure to read the passages. And share the Easter story with people in your world. Continue reading Josiah
jesu juva Luke 19:10 “For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.” “Make the Book live to me, O Lord. Show me Thyself within Thy Word. Show me myself. And show me my Savior. And make the Book live to me.” R. Hudson Pope, Ca 1944 Have you ever … Continue reading Only at Easter
We are getting closer to Resurrection Sunday. In honor of Jesus’ Gift, today’s devotional is on the Wondrous Cross. Tell someone about that beautiful cross today. Pray for people in your life that reje Continue reading Wondrous Cross: A Recollection from Seed Basket Devotional
This week is a time of remembering the sacrifice that Jesus made. As we count down each day until Resurrection Sunday, we will start with the betrayal of a friend. Share the Gospel with people in your world. Continue reading Friend?
Beginning today, we will begin a weeklong celebration of Jesus. Today, we are beginning with the Triumphal Entry from the perspective of the little children who praised Jesus from pure hearts. Tell the little ones in your life about Jesus. They need Him. He loves them. Continue reading The Little Children Sang
Christian love looks for ways to show itself in practical, daily deeds and caring attitudes. “How can I love you better?” instead of “Here’s how you can love me better.” Share the Gospel in your world. Continue reading Phoebe, Chloe & JoAnna
Getting the Seed out of the basket and into hungry hearts. Matthew 13 