Examining Scripture: “Rejoicing in hope;patient in tribulation;continuing instant in prayer;"Romans 12:12 Evaluating Soil: Some days life is filled to the brim with bright hope—buds blossom into bouquets and dreams flourish. Other days are heavy with struggles—plants wilt and whither, and rejoicing evades us. It is difficult to take the good with the bad. Graciously, God gave us the ...
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Examining Scripture: "Not slothful in business;fervent in spirit;serving the Lord;"Romans 12:11 Evaluating Soil: Sowing and reaping sounds like a well thought-out plan. God’s Word clearly teaches this principle. It makes sense. Put something in, get something out. When we sow good things, we reap good things. When we sow bad things, we reap bad things. However, serving isn’t always ...
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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 need space to sit, think, breath, and get ...
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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 holds us back from doing the things ...
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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 step in living a holy, sacrificial ...
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