Parable of the Sower

Parable of the Sower

What Kind of Soil Are You? “But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.”— Matthew 13:23 (NIV) Some of Jesus’ most powerful teachings came wrapped in stories. Rather … Read more

Being the Salt and the Light: Matthew 5:13-16

Salt and Light

Being the Salt and the Light in a world filled with darkness and decay, Jesus calls His followers to be agents of change. In Matthew 5:13-16, He declares, “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” These powerful metaphors remind us of our purpose as believers: to preserve, flavor, and illuminate … Read more