This blog post reflects on the care required for sheep and compares it to spiritual nourishment for believers. It emphasizes that, just as sheep naturally produce wool, a Christian’s acts of love should be his or her spiritual “fleece.” The post warns about worldly distractions, which hinder spiritual growth and fruitfulness.
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Jesus, the First Fruit
Today is Good Friday. If we have received Jesus, then today we celebrate the work Jesus accomplished through the cross – His death and burial. By these, we received forgiveness for our sins, reconciliation with God, and restoration to God’s original desire: we are children of God. Now we anticipate our rejoicing on Sunday, the […]
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Always Fruitful
But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.Jeremiah […]
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Good Intentions Are Worse Than No Intentions
So David, an acquaintance of Rick, my brother-in-law, asked him if he’d help bring some Alpacas back from Wisconsin. Rick said, “Sure, I’ll help.” David said, “We need to be on the road at 4 AM to give us enough time to get there, load the Alpacas, and get back the same day.”