Consider the lilies and wildflowers, how they grow [in the open field}. They neither labor nor spin [wool to make clothing]; yet I tell you not even Solomon in all his glory and splendor dressed himself like one of these.   Luke 12:27 (AMP) Once again, the Lord uses a parable to teach His followers. Luke writes Read more

So then just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.   Col 2:6-7 (NIV) I love to read the words “rooted and built up in Him”- especially at this time of year. Read more

Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. Matthew 13: 24-25 (NIV)  The Son of Man will send out HIs angels, and they will weed out Read more

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