You of little faith: Is this an encouragement? Or a put down?
Little Faith
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Spiritual Growth
The Cursing of the Figs
Why would Jesus curse a fig tree because it didn’t have any fruit, when it wasn’t even the season for figs? Could it be that Jesus knew that 2000 years later His precious church would be full of fully-leafed fig trees that don’t bear fruit?
Ensuring Spring Flowers
It’s always exciting to see the bulbs and perennials come up in the Spring; but it’s sad when they don’t. What about the “spring” seasons of life? Will our “spring flowers” return after a long, cold “winter” experience? How can we ensure they do?
A Warning
Have you ever wondered why Jesus would curse a fig tree for not bearing fruit? What possible implications might that have for all Christians?
Muscles
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Lenten Devotions: The Value of a Fall
"[Jesus said] 'Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.'" (Luke 22:31-32 ESV) Almost everyone has an episode...
Those Blessed Worms
"But at dawn the next day God provided a worm, which chewed the vine so that it withered." (Jonah 4:7 NIV)Today, I'd like to spotlight those little annoyances which subtly chew holes in our orderly lives. Perhaps, it's yet another telemarketer or an insensitive...
The Apple Orchard
Can there be a more bucolic, picturesque time of year than the annual trip with the family to the apple orchard? The Ottawa Valley features many commercial orchard farms, enticing people with not only diverse apple varieties to choose from, but wagons to carry...
The Determination
"Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." (Romans 12:11 NIV)She is like a hyperactive octopus. Her arms and hands never cease in their enthusiasm to reach and grab anything and everything in sight. We have nicknamed her Elasti-girl...
Vines and Sap
(Jesus said) "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the Word that I have spoken to...