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But the seed in the good ground – these are the ones who, having heard the word with an honest and good heart, hold on to it and by enduring, bear fruit.   Luke 8:15 (HCSB) This parable is familiar to many of us, but how does it apply to you and me?  The seed is the Word… Read more

“The LORD God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, and there He placed the man He had formed.” Genesis 2:8 (CSB)  “The LORD God took the man and placed him in the garden of Eden to work it and watch over it.”  Gen. 2:15 (CSB) Don’t you love a garden in Spring? Leaves on… Read more

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.  Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in Heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (Matthew 5:11-12) Jesus reminds us in Matthew 5:11-12 that when we… Read more

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.  Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:9-10 (NIV) God calls us to be peacemakers, bringing His love and truth into a world filled with conflict. True peace isn’t just avoiding arguments but actively working… Read more

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.  Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:7-8 (NIV) God has shown us immeasurable mercy, forgiving us when we don’t deserve it. As His followers, we are called to extend that same mercy to others, reflecting His love and grace. A pure heart seeks God… Read more

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.  Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.  Matthew 5:5-6 (NIV) The world often values power and pride, but Jesus teaches that true blessing comes through meekness. Meekness is not weakness; it is strength under God’s control, trusting Him to lead and provide.… Read more

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.  Matthew 5:3-4 (NIV) Jesus teaches us that true blessing comes through humility and dependence on God. When we recognize our spiritual weaknesses, we open our hearts to His grace and receive the riches of His Kingdom. Brokenness over… Read more

But Moses said to the Lord,” Oh my Lord, I am not eloquent, either in the past or since you have spoken to your servant, but I am slow of speech and of tongue.”  Then the Lord said to him, “Who has made man’s mouth? Who makes him mute or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Is… Read more

Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud… Read more

Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”- yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring.  What is your life?  For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.  Instead, you ought… Read more