Learning more about Jesus while encouraging others.
“…and they follow him because they know his voice.” John 10:4 (NLT) I read about a famous actor who claimed to be an atheist but follows a philosophy from a science fiction movie. He was deadly serious. Christ followers are seen as fanatical, while those who base their beliefs on a movie are considered sane. … Continue reading His Faithful Follower
Have you ever read the scripture that talks about a believer’s heart being a letter that tells the story of the Gospel? Have you read the one about God replacing your heart of stone with a heart of flesh? Take a look. Share the Gospel in your world. Continue reading Your Heart is a Letter: A Recollection by Seed Basket Devotional
Eben, the Hebrew word for Rock. Our strong and mighty tower. Eben is more than a mere poetic expression. Our Rock is the strength and the victory of every believer. And in the end, we will not be disappointed. Share the Gospel in your world. Continue reading Eben: A Recollection from Seed Basket Devotional
Have you ever wondered what you should do for Jesus? Sometimes, people who have been redeemed still worry about doing enough for God. But we never could. It’s hopeless. That is, it’s hopeless if we would have to give something to God in order to be redeemed. Read about three lives that had nothing with which to purchase redemption. Share the Gospel in your world. Continue reading Nothing In My Hand: A Recollection from Seed Basket
Do you believe in Satan? Do you know the importance of identifying his presence in the world? As a believer he can never harm you. But he can oppress you. Knowing God in a close, personal relationship is vital. Keep God’s Word in your heart. And share the Gospel in your world. Continue reading Subtlety: A Recollection from Seed Basket Devotional
Jesu Juva! “Make the Book live to me, Oh 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 Galatians 2:20 “… I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for … Continue reading Lost in His Love: A Recollection from Seed Basket Devotional
“My Lord and my God!” Thomas exclaimed. John 20:28 (NLT) So why would I ever choose someone known as Doubting Thomas for a faith topic? Well, maybe because there is more to Thomas than we have paid attention to before. Let’s learn more about Thomas by reading about his early walk with Jesus, before he was … Continue reading Undoubtedly, Thomas
He must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong. Titus 1:9 (NLT) “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Is that in the Bible? Thankfully, no. The first time … Continue reading When in Rome…
Why would believers be saved forever but still have doubt? We’ve all been there. Life is hard. But if the Spirit lives in your heart you can always find hope and help. Take a look at some people who had faith struggles. Jesus was a patient Friend. Share the Gospel in your world! Continue reading Help My Unbelief: A Recollection from Seed Basket Devotional
Psalm 118:5-6 In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free.The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me? What can mere people do to me? “Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father … Continue reading In My Distress: A Recollection from Seed Basket Devotional
Getting the Seed out of the basket and into hungry hearts. Matthew 13 