Photo by Arno Smit on Unsplash I took a drive this morning. The orchards are starting to bloom and leaf out, the vineyards are coming to life, everywhere there are signs and reminders that a fresh cycle of life has started. God created nature to have a seasonal fresh start. And we need that, too.…
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Overcoming temptation is one of the most important factors to accelerating our spiritual growth. Falling to temptation is not something any follower of Jesus wants to do. Sin tangles our day and upsets our spiritual clarity, often times interfering with our ability to pray and comprehend the truths of God’s Word. So how do we…
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People sometimes go through seasons when God seems silent. Is there something wrong with God? Is there something wrong with me? Did I do something wrong? Will I ever experience God’s presence again? How should I respond? What should I do when God seems silent? In order to prepare to experience God again, there are…
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What in the world is a spiritual gardener? There are allusions to nature throughout scripture. In an oft quoted passage in Galatians, we read of the fruit of the Spirit. But that is not the most important thing in that passage. I live in a part of the world where I am surrounded by orchards…
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