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Let’s take a moment to shift our perspective on faith and prayer from a “hopeful wish” to a “spiritual law” as reliable as agriculture. Have you ever watched a gardener work? They don’t pace the yard wringing their hands, wondering if a tomato seed will suddenly decide to become a rose, or if it will grow at all. They plant with a quiet, settled authority. The same authority Jesus gave us over everything on the earth. Jesus often used agricultural parables because the laws of

If you drive through the heartland of America during the summer, the view is dominated by one thing: corn. Mile after mile of towering green stalks, standing shoulder-to-shoulder like a vast, disciplined army. It’s an impressive sight of agricultural strength. But here is a fascinating fact that many novice gardeners learn the hard way: if you take a single kernel of that mighty corn, plant it in the middle of your sunny backyard, and tend it perfectly, it will almost certain

Have you ever walked through a truly magnificent garden? The kind where the hydrangeas are bursting with blue, the tomato vines are heavy with fruit, and the soil feels rich and dark between your fingers? When we see a garden like that, we often praise the gardener. We admire their hard work, their green thumb, and their dedication. But in the Christian life, our role is slightly different. We are indeed the hands in the dirt, but we must never forget: we are not the Landowne

🫢🤩Today I collected seeds from these marigolds pictured here, that had bloomed out and could have ended up in the compost if I didn’t understand the value of seed collection. What a beautiful surprise to look at the HUGE pile of marigold seeds I harvested from just the first plant! Gardening is one of the most frequent themes Jesus used in His parables because it perfectly illustrates the patience, labor, and massive "return on investment" found in the Kingdom of God. I cho

💔 Every gardener knows the heartbreak of "failure to thrive." You have a specific variety of tomato you are desperate to grow—perhaps a delicate heirloom with a flavor you can’t buy in stores. You plant it with high hopes, but it is vulnerable. It lacks the constitution to fight off the nematodes in the soil or the blight in the air. 😭Despite your best efforts, it wilts, struggles, and eventually succumbs to disease. In the natural world, we have a brilliant solution for th

🌳 In the past two months, something truly remarkable has begun to blossom in my life. A deep, undeniable desire to grow trees has taken root, and I've started cultivating a small nursery of diverse life—from the vibrant Crepe Myrtle and exotic Rambutan to the stately Southern and Texas Live Oaks, and the productive lemon, pomegranate, and avocado trees. This passion, seemingly out of nowhere, has pointed my heart toward a path I never expected: becoming an arborist. This is

🏡 The Secret Garden: Cultivating Your Life in Psalm 91 Have you ever noticed the intense draw of a truly secret garden? Not the manicured, visible front lawn, but a hidden, walled-off space where the air is still, the flowers bloom brightest, and the noise of the world fades away. This is the perfect picture of what the Bible calls the "secret place of the Most High" in Psalm 91:1: “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almigh

"While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease." — Genesis 8:22 (NKJV) There is a profound peace found in the garden. It is a place where we can physically touch God’s creation and witness the undeniable laws of nature He set in motion. But recently, as I’ve spent more time tending to the soil, I’ve realized that the garden isn’t just a place to grow food—it is a living classroom for our spiritual lives. For

In the grand tapestry of life, our words are the threads that weave our reality. Just as a gardener tends to their plants with care and precision, we must cultivate our faith with the words we speak. The Bible teaches us that our utterances hold immense power, capable of shaping our spiritual landscape and determining the fruit we bear in our lives. Proverbs 18:21 reminds us, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits." This vers

Introduction: The Heart Behind Luke 7:46-49 Luke 7:46-49 is a powerful passage that invites us to witness a deeply human moment in the ministry of Jesus. Here, Jesus is dining at the house of Simon the Pharisee when a woman, overwhelmed by her love and gratitude for Jesus, anoints His feet with perfume. This act sparks a lesson about forgiveness, humility, and the depth of relationship with Christ. Today, I want to reflect on these verses, especially verse 46, and share how t

How a Single Act of Faith Can Yield Unimaginable Results In a world that often demands immediate results, it’s easy to overlook the slow, steady miracles happening right beneath our feet. Gardening, with its rhythms and mysteries, offers a powerful metaphor for understanding the impact of Christians sowing seeds of faith. Just as a single seed planted in fertile soil can yield a bounty far greater than its humble beginnings, so too can one small act of faith set in motion a c

A Reflection on Membership, Community, and Spiritual Growth Putting Down Roots: A Journey of Faith Last night marked a significant step in our spiritual journey as we became members of our church. Our Pastor encouraged us to commit, to "put down roots somewhere," emphasizing the importance of belonging and stability within the body of Christ. This act of joining is more than a formality—it is a decision to participate fully in a community, to grow together in faith, and to su

Applying Biblical Principles to Pruning in Our Lives Pruning is not only a gardening technique but also a metaphor for personal growth...

In a world that often feels divided, community gardening offers a unique way to bring people together. It is more than just planting...

Gardening is more than just a hobby; it is a passion that connects us to nature. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting...

Gardening is more than just a hobby; it is a way to connect with nature, nurture life, and grow in faith. In Fort Worth, we invite you to...