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  Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil.  It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow.  But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.  … Continue reading →

  “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”  — Matthew 4:19   This morning, I want to talk about how one purposefully tries to win people to God.  After reading my thoughts, … Continue reading →

  So because you are lukewarm – neither hot or cold – I am about to spit you out of my mouth. – Revelation 3:16   This was written to the church of Laodicea.  Even though this particular church no … Continue reading →

Examine yourselves, to see if you are in the faith. – 2 Corinthians 13:5   In context, this verse comes just after Paul is defending himself against people who were accusing him of being a false apostle.  Take a moment … Continue reading →

  Therefore my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. – Philippians 2:12   I just read where another … Continue reading →

  Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” – John 21:27   In this verse there are two men in two different places as it relates to who they are in Christ.  They are … Continue reading →

  Is anything too hard for the Lord?  I will return to you at the appointed time next year, and Sarah will have a son.  – Genesis 18:14   When God asked Abraham this question, it would have been difficult … Continue reading →

Judged More Strictly   Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. – James 3:1   For the longest time I believed that if I became … Continue reading →

  If we are thrown into the furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and He will rescue us from your hand, O king.  But even if he does not, we want you to know, … Continue reading →

  Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest … Continue reading →