Late Spring “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 2) — Dan Wesol There are different and progressive stages of growth in every form of life. For example, with human beings, a child is born about nine months after conception. Solomon, as a wiser, older king, uses […]
Growing Wheat “Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn” Matthew 13:30). — Ken Allison The wisdom found in God’s creation often mirrors the profound truths of our spiritual development in Christ Jesus. As believers, our journey reflects patterns seen in nature, offering insight into the seasons of growth, the […]
Reflection, Maturity “And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 3:15). — Jerry Wesol Autumn is a season of reflection, maturity, and harvest. In the autumn of nature, the air grows crisp, the leaves turn golden, and the world seems to pause in a moment of beauty before the quiet of winter. In the spiritual journey of the Christian, there is […]
Winter “The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing; To shew that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him” (Psalm 92:12-15). — Todd Alexander The Psalmist reveals that a life rooted in obedience […]
Ending a Dark Period “I heard the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that it shall be for a time, times, and an half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished” (Daniel 12:7). — David Rice The closing chapter of Daniel, chapter […]