This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. The seed along the path are those who have heard and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. And the seed on the rock are those who, when they…
“Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.” (Galatians 6:6 NIV) I recently worked through my church’s training for small group leaders. Each week, we study the Bible or something biblical that will lead to personal growth in our relationships with Christ, and thereby, in our…
“Such is the confidence that we have through Christ toward God. Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God, who has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit.” (2 Corinthians 3:4-5 ESV)…
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” (James 1:5, NIV) This seems like a simple enough verse. If there’s something you want to know, ask God for insight, clarity, or an answer. But how many of us…
Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power of death. Only in this way could he set free all who have lived their…
Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 CSB) Recently, I was reading Keep Showing Up by Karen Ehman, and a particular quote stuck with me. The book’s topic is marriage, but I think this quote is applicable to life in general….