Lately, I find myself thinking a lot about spiritual readiness. Jesus frequently used the words asleep and awake to describe our spiritual readiness. Just before Jesus was betrayed he told his disciples that they would all fall away. Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for... Continue Reading →
Spiritual Growth: Preparing the Soil
Have you ever noticed the number of references the Bible makes to gardens, seeds, pruning, bearing fruit, and harvesting? These references served to translate a spiritual truth into more understandable terms for people. Today, however, most of us get our produce from the store and understand little about what it takes for it to grow.... Continue Reading →
Stay Awake!
As I prepare my heart for Holy Week I find myself thinking a lot about spiritual readiness. Jesus frequently used the words asleep and awake to describe our spiritual readiness. Just before Jesus was betrayed he told his disciples that they would all fall away. Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all... Continue Reading →