The parable of the scattered seed

In Mark 4:3-9 Jesus tells the parable of the scattered seed.  He said, “Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seed.  As he scattered it across his field, some of the seed fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate it.  Other seed fell on shallow...

A seed belongs in the earth

In Mark 4:26-29 Jesus talks about how a farmer plants seed, then day or night whether the man is a sleep or awake the seed grows.   “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground.  Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed...

Load’em up it’s time to hit the road

I was reminded this week just how easy and natural it is to hear God’s voice.  If you find yourself dreaming a dream on a regular basis, and this dream speaks of your potential, gifts, abilities and desires in God, it’s time to saddle up the ponies.  And I’m...

Preparing for the journey

When you discover a vehicle that will connect you to a group of people there can be a need to purchase supplies.  Supplies are important and necessary to equip you for the journey. Let’s say that Tena likes to exercise at a local gym.  While she is at the...

What vehicles do you have lying around

We have been talking about how vehicles give us access to environments that produces growth and realize potential.  We are called as ambassadors to represent and demonstrate the glory and functions of the kingdom of heaven on earth.  Our gifts, talents and...

Having the right vehicle for the right road

In Mark 2:17 Jesus responds to the Pharisees who couldn’t understand why he would eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners: “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Jesus came for a specific kind...