THE GOOD DIRT WE LONG TO BE

Here are the notes you should have received on Sunday. Happy Gardening!


Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

WHAT DOES GOOD DIRT LOOK LIKE?
18"Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: 19When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path. 20The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. 21But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away. 22The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful. 23But the one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and understands it. He produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown."

GOOD DIRT LISTENS

• YOU – Are you teachable? Are you hearing?
• SOMEONE you know – Are they teachable? Are they hearing?

FARMING TIP – This is a “hard” one. Pray for rain to soften the soil. Sometimes it takes a crisis to really break up the soil. Life can be a rototiller.

GOOD DIRT THINKS

• YOU – Are you thinking about the world using the lens of scripture?
• SOMEONE you know – Are they thinking about their relationship with God?

Be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God-what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2

FARMING TIP – Knowing what you believe and why you believe is like Miraclegro for your faith. Find a bible study or small group and watch your roots develop before your eyes.

GOOD DIRT LOVES

• YOU – is your life producing beauty and nourishment consistent with “the message of the kingdom?” Is your life reproducing that message?
• SOMEONE you know – producing beauty and nourishment? Reproducing?

FARMING TIP – Good farmers know what plants need to reproduce.

OUR MISSION AS Spiritual FARMERS – to cultivate relationships and an environment where we and others can be deeply transformed.

90 Day Adventure begins

Today begins our "Bible in 90 Days." Honestly, I wasn't expecting much of a response. After all, it sounds crazy. But we have 13 people who have committed to read the whole Bible in 90 Days. So, this is going to be a spot where we can gather and exchange thoughts or questions about what we are reading. To post a comment, I think you need to register. Put this in your favs and refer to it regularly. Blessings on your journey! Pray before you read each time. Pay attention to how God is speaking to you. Be aware of how God is working on you. Tell us about it! Support and encourage each other. Ready, set, go!

Blessings,
Jonathan