Do you know what it is like to no be accepted in your hometown? Have you seen others who are not accepted? Were they not accepted because they had risen too high? Had they become something more than anyone thought they would be? Were they rejected because of jealousy? Being accepted in our hometown canContinue reading “Truth and Rejection”
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Some Won’t Get It
Have you tried to teach someone something and they just didn’t get it? Were you frustrated with them? Did you attempt to use a different approach or analogy? Were you finally effective in getting your point across? Do you know people who won’t believe the gospel? Teaching can be a challenge. We have some studentsContinue reading “Some Won’t Get It”
Plow, Plant, Water
What do you think about when someone says they will testify? Do you think of criminal cases and courtrooms? Are you reminded of a previous experience? Do you think of a witness of an auto accident? Have you thought it can also apply to telling others about Jesus? There are many ways in which weContinue reading “Plow, Plant, Water”
Be a Laborer
Are you a hired laborer? Do you consider yourself a hired laborer? Have you ever worked in a field? Have you labored in the hot sun hoeing a row of beans or corn? Do you enjoy physical labor or desk labor? Do you ever think about laboring for Christ? Whether we like to think ofContinue reading “Be a Laborer”
Sow God’s Word
Do you know how to grow things? Do you have a garden? Do you have flowers or potted plants that you care for? Are you a farmer or have you worked for a farmer? Do you understand the analogies, the parables Jesus speaks concerning farming? We grow a wide variety of plants. Some of usContinue reading “Sow God’s Word”
Given a Trust
Are you a person who carries out requirements? When given a task, can you be counted on to complete it according to directions? Do you faithfully adhere to the specifications you are given? Are you carrying out the task given to you by God? We are tasked with completing a variety of tasks in ourContinue reading “Given a Trust”
Be a Worker of the Harvest
What does it mean to work in the Lord’s harvest? Are there expectations for the workers? Who should be working in the harvest? Shouldn’t all of us? The gospel of Jesus continues to be spread. It is not only spread on Sunday morning in a church building, but throughout the week. How is it spread?Continue reading “Be a Worker of the Harvest”
The Great Commission
Ever wonder what you are to do with your life? Would you like to know what God wants you to do today? What about tomorrow? Do you wish each days’ task list was written out for you? Unfortunately, God doesn’t work that way. It would be nice to have a schedule posted for us eachContinue reading “The Great Commission”
Believe in Miracles
Do you believe in miracles? Some do, some don’t. Some say providence, others say coincidence. Truth is, I don’t believe any of us are 100% on side or the other. I lean much more toward the former than the latter. I would say I’m about 80% / 20% toward miracles and providence. Have you everContinue reading “Believe in Miracles”
Seeds
What do you know about farming? Do you know the seed is far different than the plant that grows? Have you ever planted a crop of corn or beans? Have you watered and fed a seed or young plant in order to help it grow into maturity? Planting seeds has been an ongoing task sinceContinue reading “Seeds”
Marty Pressey 