Examining God’s Word "But this I say, He which soweth sparinglyshall reap also sparingly;and he which soweth bountifullyshall reap also bountifully.2 Corinthians 9:6 Evaluating Our Garden Bountiful lives are beautiful. They are fun and fulfilling. They bring joy and contentment. The provide security, self-confidence, and satisfaction. Most of us would choose to live bountifully over ...
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Spending Time Spreading the Light
Examining God’s Word “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying,I am the light of the world:he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness,but shall have the light of life.”John 8:12 Evaluating Our Garden Light spreads. It can’t help itself. It moves in and takes over dark spaces and chases shadows from a room. Even when the light is weak, or only a flicker, it brings a brightness ...
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Examining God’s Word "To every thing there is a season,and a time to every purposeunder the heaven... A time to love…Ecclesiastes 3:1&8a Evaluating Our Garden Isn’t it fun to plant something in the dirt, nurture it, and see it grow? I love it! I especially love when I reap an edible food, like cucumbers, tomatoes, okra, peppers, a juicy lemon, or watermelon. After all, what’s the ...
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Examining God’s Word “See then that ye walk circumspectly,not as fools, but as wise,Redeeming the time,because the days are evil.Wherefore be ye not unwise,but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”Ephesians 5:15-17 Evaluating Our Garden Pause a minute to consider…what condition do you find your life’s garden in right now? Did you see fruit from your efforts last year? Did you see ...
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Examining Scripture: "Be not overcome of evil,but overcome evil with good."Romans 12:21 Evaluating Soil: It is my prayer that everyone has been having a pleasant, peaceful, and happy holiday season. As we wrap up another three hundred and sixty-five days, and our look at Romans 12, let’s consider this year’s harvest. Did we reap good or evil fruit from our life’s garden? Were we ...
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