I AM: The Door of the Sheep
by Baly Botten on March 24th, 2025
In a world filled with countless paths and philosophies, one profound truth stands out - there is a singular door to true freedom, abundance, and eternal life. This door is not a physical entryway, but a person - Jesus Christ himself.Throughout scripture, doors and gates hold significant symbolic meaning. From the guarded entrance to the Garden of Eden to the single door of Noah's Ark, from the lo... Read More
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I AM: The Light of the World
by Baly Botten on March 17th, 2025
In a world often shrouded in darkness, the concept of light takes on profound significance. Light is essential for life, hardwired into our very beings. It's no coincidence that we associate light with honesty, integrity, and uprightness. When financial misdeeds are exposed, we say they're "brought to light." Science tells us that all colors result from reflected light, and even our food chain dep... Read More
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I AM: The Bread of Life
by Baly Botten on March 9th, 2025
In a world constantly searching for fulfillment, we often find ourselves chasing after temporary satisfactions. We fill our lives with pursuits, possessions, and pleasures, hoping to quench a deep-seated hunger within our souls. But what if the answer to our spiritual starvation has been right in front of us all along?The concept of bread as a metaphor for spiritual nourishment is deeply rooted in... Read More
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Cultivate: Re-Plant
by Baly Botten on February 24th, 2025
In the journey of faith, we often focus on bearing fruit - love, joy, peace, and other virtues that mark a life transformed by Christ. But what if there's more to the story? What if the fruit we bear is meant not just for our own nourishment, but as seeds to be planted in the lives of others?This powerful concept brings us to the heart of Jesus' teachings, particularly His final words to His disci... Read More
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Cultivate: Harvest
by Jon Wren on February 17th, 2025
In our journey of faith, we often find ourselves grappling with the complexities of following Christ. We may feel overwhelmed by the multitude of commandments and expectations laid out in scripture. However, at the heart of it all lies a profound truth that simplifies our path: love is the ultimate evidence of our connection to God.Jesus, in His wisdom, distilled the essence of His teachings into ... Read More
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Cultivate: Prune
by Baly Botten on February 9th, 2025
Have you ever felt challenged, even offended, by something you've read in Scripture or encountered in your faith walk? Those moments of discomfort might actually be invitations to deeper growth and fruitfulness in your spiritual life.The concept of pruning in gardening offers a powerful metaphor for our spiritual journey. Just as a skilled gardener trims back branches to promote healthier, more ab... Read More
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Cultivate: Water
by Baly Botten on February 3rd, 2025
In a world that often leaves us parched and longing for more, there's a powerful message of hope and fulfillment found in the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. This encounter, recorded in John 4, reveals profound truths about God's love, grace, and the living water that only Christ can provide.Imagine a scorching day in ancient Samaria. A woman approaches a well alone, during the... Read More
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Cultivate: Plant
by Baly Botten on January 26th, 2025
The Parable of the Soils: Cultivating a Heart for God's Truth
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to grasp spiritual truths easily while others struggle? Read More
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