Just as no piece of quackgrass root can be left in the garden bed, “bits of sin” can not be left in our lives, lest they spring up again into full-blown sins.
Invasive Weeds
read more
Spiritual Life
Our Best Protection
God has offered us all the protection that we need in this spiritual battle. In times of discouragement, we can be encouraged by God’s promises. When we have a difficult choice to make, we can find guidance from God’s Word.
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?
Run Devil Run
It doesn’t matter what you are going through or what’s going on in your life, Jesus is there for you. Use His name, plead the blood over you. The devil has to flee.
Lenten Devotions: Swords
"And He said to them, 'When I sent you out with no moneybag or knapsack or sandals, did you lack anything?' They said, 'Nothing.' He said to them, 'But now let the one who has a moneybag take it, and likewise a knapsack. And let the one who has no sword sell his cloak...
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...
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...
Open Your Umbrella
"If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you." (John 15:7 NASB) We read stories about people who prayed for rain, but who forgot to bring their umbrellas in anticipation of the blessing. When we abide in Christ, we...