Category Archives: Sowing and Reaping

The Oak Tree’s Fall

Posted on December 5, 2017 by

In the center of a town stood a giant oak tree. The tree had been planted there many decades earlier to mark the founding of the town. The tree was massive, and had proven that it could withstand any storm. … Continue reading →

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What Sin Costs the Christian

Posted on August 25, 2017 by

New Testament Christianity teaches that salvation comes by way of faith (belief) in Jesus Christ. John 3:16 can’t be much clearer: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should … Continue reading →

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The Problem of Deprived Harvests

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

Judges 6:1-6 describes a pitiful situation. An alliance army of the Midianites, the Amalekites, and some other unnamed peoples of the East was absolutely terrorizing the Israelites as the Israelites tried to make their lives in Canaan. These foreign invaders … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Had to Lose His Eyes to See

Posted on March 28, 2017 by

It’s a shame that many people can’t become spiritually broken without some type of tragedy happening to them. Samson is a classic case in point. He was Israel’s strongman. He was the champion of the tribe of Dan and the … Continue reading →

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Blessed By God or Blessed By Satan?

Posted on December 5, 2016 by

Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to Him, “All these things I will give You if You will fall down … Continue reading →

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“Surely the Wrath of Man Shall Praise Thee”

Posted on October 23, 2016 by

The title for this post is taken directly from Psalm 76:10, the full text of which says: “Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee; the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.” (K.J.V.) But what does “Surely the wrath of … Continue reading →

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Galatians 6:9

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

  The picture I’ve chosen to go along with today’s post depicts Robert Raikes out in the streets of England doing the work that was so near and dear to his heart. Raikes, in case you don’t know, was the … Continue reading →

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