Plowing the Field

“The field is the world, and the good seed is the sons of the kingdom.”—Matthew 13:38 ESV Farmers realize that they could plow the fields, and scatter the seed, and they depended on God to feed and water the seed. All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above...

Open Heart

“Zedekiah the son of Josiah reigned … But neither he nor his servants nor the people of the land gave heed to the words of the LORD which He spoke by the prophet Jeremiah.”—Jeremiah 37:1–2 NKJV As a king, Zedekiah lived in luxury and was accustomed to power. He...

Thankful

“Let’s come before His presence with a song of thanksgiving, let’s shout joyfully to Him in songs.”—Psalm 95:2 NASB Never forget the importance of having a thankful heart. Make it a habit at the end of the day to stand up and thank God for what you have received....

Another Chance

“‘You’re not one of his disciples, are you?’ He denied it, saying, ‘No, I am not.’ But one of the household slaves … asked, ‘Didn’t I see you out there in the olive grove with Jesus?’ Again Peter denied it. Immediately a rooster crowed.”—John 18:25–27 NLT Our lives...

Honesty

“Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You.”—Jeremiah 32:17 NKJV Jeremiah could not understand God’s request. He had asked him to buy a field in Jerusalem when “the city has been given...