The Disciple's Way

In Matthew 13, Jesus tells the parable of a sower who scattered seeds for harvest. The seeds landed on different types of ground, but only the seeds that fell on “good soil” produced bountiful harvest. Jesus later explains the meaning of parable, noting that the good soil represented those who hears and understands the Word of God and lives accordingly, bearing much fruit. Hence, the fate of the seed was determined by the condition of the ground on which it was sown, not th

“I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered / That's why I trust Him, that's why I trust Him.” These lyrics have become a sort of mantra for me and many Christians around the world. They are part of the vamp of one of my favorite praise and worship songs, “ Trust in God , ” by Elevation Worship. The song signifies complete faith in God, because He Himself has been faithful and true. It is also a testament to the “blessed assurance” that believers experience because the

“It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your servant, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:26–28 (ESV) When God gives us opportunities and people to lead, He is entrusting us with His creations and charging us to model His character while interacting with them. In turn, we are to inspire them to do His

Growing up, I had a few favorite toys. One of them was my Lemon Twist, a large plastic, rock-filled lemon-shaped ball that was tethered to a rope that I wore on one ankle and skipped over with the opposite foot. Another was the board game Cootie, where the player who collected parts and built their bug-like creature first was the winner. But my favorite toy of all time had to have been my weighted plastic Bozo the clown. That thing kept me going and going! No matter how har

According to the US Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, there are seven million persons with vision impairments in America; one million of them are considered legally blind. Most vision impairments can be corrected with eyewear or surgery. In instances where correction is not an option, accommodations can be made regardless of the level of impairment. Scientifically speaking, vision fundamentally relies on a focal point. The focal point of light allows clear vision