Seeds among the thorns is a thorny problem. Getting rid of the weeds in our own hearts isn’t easy. But please be encouraged by my story.
Rocky soil in a believer’s heart doesn’t just happen. Bad teaching distorts who God is and blocks a Christian’s ability to grow deep roots.
In Matthew 13, Jesus explained the parable of the sower. Can the spiritual soil of our hearts be changed? Yes, and I’m living proof.
Here are my favorite quotes by Billy Graham. I also snuck in one by his son, Franklin Graham and one time when Billy quoted his mother.
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10 NIV)
It’s the worst commandment Jesus ever gave us and the toughest to obey, but the fruit it produces in our lives is rich and lasting.
Spiritual cataracts are dangerous. The Father of Lies looks like he’s winning in our world today. But we have a defense against his deceit.
The surprising thing is the Ruler of the Universe answers our prayers so often. He chooses to care about the things that hurt us.
The very thing which should have assured the ruler of Egypt an easy victory over Israel doomed him and his men.
After my brother died, we needed to empty and sell the house in Michigan from four states away. Chris’ death also gave me a new purpose.