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Friday Jul 24th, 2026

Growing in Grace

There is something comforting about knowing that God is not in a hurry. We live in a world that demands immediate results, instant opinions, and quick judgments. We expect people to change overnight and institutions to be fixed by tomorrow. Yet Jesus tells a story where growth takes time. The field is messy. Wheat and weeds grow together, and still the farmer waits. Love, it seems, has its own pace, and it refuses to be rushed.

Monday Jul 13th, 2026

Were the Seed Takes Root

There is something comforting about Jesus’ words in this parable. He does not tell us that every seed will immediately grow or that every heart will always be ready. Jesus understands that life is complicated. There are seasons when our hearts are open and full of hope. There are also seasons when we are tired, discouraged, or carrying things that make it hard to hear God’s voice. Yet the good news is this: God never stops planting seeds.

Tuesday Jul 7th, 2026

Turns Out God Doesn't Wait for the Exciting Day

"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus..." — Colossians 3:17

There comes a point after Pentecost when the church calendar settles down and, frankly, so does life. No big celebrations. No dramatic stories. Just the long green stretch of ordinary time. It's easy to think nothing much is happening. But maybe that's because we've convinced ourselves that God only shows up in the spectacular. The truth is, most of us aren't living on mountaintops.