Which Soil?
"As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience." Luke 8:15 (ESV) One of the most searching passages in all of Scripture
"As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience." Luke 8:15 (ESV) One of the most searching passages in all of Scripture
"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." 2 Corinthians 3:17 (ESV) This long Holiday weekend, despite brutal weather plaguing many parts of the country, millions of us gathered to celebrate America’s
"The glory of children are their father." Proverbs 17:6 (KJV) Today is Father's Day, 2026. In recent years, it seems the celebration of fathers has been less mainstream than when many of us were growing up. So this week, let's all
“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” – (Ephesians 6:17, ESV) There's a phrase that appears only once in scripture. Just once. You'd think something this important would show up everywhere, but
“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31 (ESV) Each week, we highlight verses in Scripture that have spoken to us that week. Sometimes, we run across sad passages and
“Their Redeemer is strong; the Lord of hosts is his name. He will surely plead their cause, that he may give rest to the earth.” Jeremiah 50:34 (ESV) Let's take another lesson from the Old Testament again this week. This is
“The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with
"My heart exults in the Lord; My horn is exalted in the Lord, My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation.… Even the barren gives birth to seven, but she who has many children languishes."
"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." Proverbs 4:8-23 (NIV) When most people think about heart health, they think of diet, exercise, blood pressure, and cholesterol. And yes, those things matter. But Scripture speaks
"The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know Your name put their trust in You. For You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You." Psalm 9:910 (ESV) Open your