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Then There Are The Thorns Which Jesus Says Are ...
Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 19, 2009 (message contributor)
Then there are the thorns which Jesus says are the wealth and cares of the world. Providing for your family, working, spending, the economy, getting more stuff, getting the stuff paid for and so on are all part of the tension of living in this world while being a proper steward of our blessings. And then there are the more serious distractions like addictions, lust, hate, and so forth that quickly choke out the abundant life of God’s ways.
Again like in the previous ground, Jesus is new and exciting but doesn’t last. While there is great potential in the soil that is filled with rock, we don’t take time to get rid of the weeds. Especially in a vineyard, thorny vines can have a devastating effect on the grapevine. Not only can it choke out the vine if left unattended, if the vine survives, the fruit can be tainted in flavor if the grape vine is even healthy enough to bear fruit.
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The Story Is Told That One Day A Beggar By The ... PRO
Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004
The story is told that one day a beggar by the roadside asked for alms from Alexander the Great as he passed by. The man was poor and wretched and had no claim upon the ruler, no right even to lift a solicitous hand. Yet the Emperor threw him several gold coins. A courtier was astonished at his ...read more
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Billy Graham's Hands Often Go Clammy And His ...
Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 29, 2004
Billy Graham’s hands often go clammy and his knees shake before he preaches. While most would agree that standing in front of a crowd of people is probably not their favorite occupation, this is not a confession one would expect from the man who has preached the Gospel to more people than anyone ...read more
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The Man Who Refuses To Forgive Destroys The ... PRO
Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 26, 2005
“The man who refuses to forgive destroys the bridge over which he himself ...read more
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History Records A Remarkable Account Of The ... PRO
Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 29, 2004
History records a remarkable account of the destruction of an ancient town. The watchmen on the walls would call out whenever they thought they saw a foe approaching. Sensing that the people had begun to resent them for giving these false alarms, they decided to remain quiet. Regrettably, not long ...read more
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Ann Along With Her Two Small Sons, Went To Live ... PRO
Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004
Ann along with her two small sons, went to live with her parents in Texas for the duration of World War II, while her Air Force husband was busy in Europe. It was Christmas time and mother and grandparents were making great plans for the boys. The tree was up and decorated. Gifts were bought and ...read more
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