John, as an apostolic witness, informs our understanding of Christ’s teaching through his writing about The Vine and the Branches- John 15:1-10 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while...
Genesis 25:19-24 Pregnant after a lengthy struggle with infertility, she finds herself with a womb in turmoil. Fearful? Anxious? Seeking answers, she asks “why THIS?” Not “why ME?” “People who say such things teach us another valuable lesson about the struggle of the...
“Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to Thy word.” Psalm 119:9 “A child delights in what he has. A youth delights in what he does. An adult delights in what he is. The more mature you are, the more you will...
I have expressed a preference to see more groups take on direct Bible study instead of purchasing commercial lesson package plans with DVDs, books, and study guides one after another. We are training people to eat scriptural baby food instead of training them to...
1/19/2021; The ancient Fathers and Mothers of our faith taught 3 stages of growing in Christ: Purgative- the first stage of recognizing, repenting, and separating from the world and the things that tempt and keep us in bondage to sin. Illuminative- the second stage of...
Journaled 1/18/2020 from Seedbed Daily Text: Transactional prayer= “help me” faith Transcendent prayer= “have me” faith “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. It is tempting to...
