Examining Scripture: “Not slothful in business;fervent in spirit;serving the Lord;”Romans 12:11 Evaluating Soil: I’m learning that people, much like plants, don’t like to be crowded. Plants thrive with space around them so that they can soak up the sun, air, and water. (Unlike weeds that thrive any place they find a smudge of dirt.) People…
Examining Scripture: “Not slothful in business;fervent in spirit;serving the Lord;”Romans 12:11 Evaluating Soil: Homemaking doesn’t seem to fall into the category of “serving the Lord.” In fact, most days, it feels like an obligation that consumes our time and prevents us from serving the Lord. It can often be seen as a burdensome responsibility that…
Examining Scripture: “Not slothful in business;fervent in spirit;serving the Lord;”Romans 12:11 Evaluating Soil: When we hone in on a single verse of Scripture, it can often seem so simple and self-explanatory that we miss the depth of its meaning and application. A more detailed look at Romans 12:11 helped me see that it’s another important…
Examining Scripture: “Let love be without dissimulation.Abhor that which is evil;cleave to that which is good.Be kindly affectioned one to anotherwith brotherly love;in honour preferring one another;”Romans 12:9-10 Evaluating Soil: Have you ever wondered if hobbies are bad or good? Have you stopped to question whether they contribute enough enjoyment or bring more burdens than…
Examining Scripture: “Let love be without dissimulation.Abhor that which is evil;cleave to that which is good.Be kindly affectioned one to anotherwith brotherly love;in honour preferring one another;”Romans 12:9-10 Evaluating Soil: From everything I’ve noticed about gardening, purging the bad elements out of the soil seems extremely important to see a fruitful harvest grow from our…