Mustard Seeds, Modern Parables

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The Second Mile

And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Matthew 5:41 ESV <img src="https://mustardseeds.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/pexels-photo-696680.jpeg?w=1024" alt="Photo by Gabriel Peter on <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/landscape-photo-of-road-in-the-middle-of-mountains-696680/" rel="nofollow">Pexels.comPhoto by Gabriel Peter on Pexels.com I was asked for a ride the other day. I was happy to help, and off we went. I thought I was only … Continue reading The Second Mile →

Enduring Grace

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 1 Peter 3:9 (NIV) I ran out to Walmart to get a few things for the week. It was about 7:30 pm, and the sky … Continue reading Enduring Grace →

Recognizing Truth

Photo by Joseph Redfield on Pexels.com See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. Colossians 2:8 ESV Read: 1 John 4 I dropped by my office the other day, it sounds strange … Continue reading Recognizing Truth →

Weighed Down

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 I was on my way to meet my friend. As I topped the hill, I saw something in the road. I slowed and squinted to take a better look. It was a little turtle. He was in the middle of … Continue reading Weighed Down →

Go Into the World with Love

And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” Mark 16:15 Empty nest I heard a bit of commotion on my front porch. I peered out of the glass storm door. On the bench, two little red headed house finches hopped about. They stretched their wings … Continue reading Go Into the World with Love →

Seriously, Where’s the Beef?

Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 I was determined to have hamburgers on the grill this weekend. However, it was looking like that may not happen. This was my fourth grocery to check this morning. … Continue reading Seriously, Where’s the Beef? →

There’s a Cuckoo in the Nest

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 I went to water my hanging basket on the front porch. It was looking very droopy. I climbed up on the bench and saw the reason for the droopy … Continue reading There’s a Cuckoo in the Nest →

My Dog Has a Chipmunk Problem

I have begun limiting my exposure to Covid-19 reports, articles and news. Some would say this is not prudent. However, I disagree. I am not sticking my head in the sand, instead I am controlling what I expose myself to.

A Faith that Withstands the Threshing Floor

Is your declaration of trusting and serving the Savior just words? Or is your faith one that will withstand what we still have to face? These events have not changed our duties as Christians. We are to witness, lift up those in despair, help the needy and retain our faith and joy, no matter what may come. Now more than ever in your life, those around you need to witness a faith that withstands the threshing floor.