Jesus had much to say about the Law of the Farm. He spoke about sowing, fig trees, the root, the vine, unproductive plants, the seed, shepherd caring & his sheep, and, of course, the mustard seed. Paul spoke of the Fruit of the Spirit. In fact, all through the Bible you will find the Law …
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Law of the Farm: The Process of Corn On The Cob
Maybe you are like me. I love fresh corn on the cob. If you are lucky enough to get Esau Farms corn, you will be Blessed. It comes right out to the field in a huge sack. Ready for shucking & eating. But the sack of corn didn’t just happen. Did you know, “corn takes …
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They Found The Answer In The Ground
Mark 4: 26-29 “He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the head, then …
Lesson From The Farm: “Bringing In The Sheaves”
I remember singing the old hymn, “Bringing In The Sheaves,” in the Hamburg Methodist Youth Choir. My buddies and I could really belt out the chorus. Even though I grew up on the farm I didn’t get it. I didn’t understand the process…the hard work of harvest. Picture 1: Harvest began with cutting the wheat, …
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Lesson From My Grandpa’s Farm: The Power of The Seed
In the last few years of God using me to publish “Today’s Good News” I have recognized how He orchestrates His Way. It begins with an idea (that I now know is His whisper), or a memory or a verse, it’s what someone says that leads to a message. It’s a word of two someone …
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“What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?”
I remember this gnawing question as a child, a teen, and young adult…the searching for significance. This “searching” took me down many roads…roads that usually led to failure, disappointment & painful consequences. We have witnessed many changes & advancements through history but when you think about it the Dominant Operating Culture (DOC) of the world …
The Power of ONE!
Do you ever feel like you can’t make a difference? Do you ever self-talk, “I’m only one person, what could I do?” “I don’t have ____ like other people have.” Flash, this thinking did not come from God! I know this because it would violate God’s Law of the Farm. I believe God used His …
What’s In the Hopper
Harvest is the final exam on the farm. It is when the farmer gets the results for… the investment of money + over 10 months of hard work + knowledge & experience +/- the weather - pests/weeds/disease = the Harvest. With every crop my dad faced unknowns & conditions that would push his ability to …
The Farm: The Essential Role of the Sun.
On the surface the “Lessons from The Farm” reveal a simple application to life, we will always harvest what we plant. But underneath, it’s a very complex system of details, balances & synchronization. Over the next few TGN’s I will attempt to highlight each of the 5 Essentials of the Farm: The Sun, Air, Water, …
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