Recently returned from a wonderful trip to two Greek Islands. I found Mike’s post this morning worth reading. Enjoy. https://mikeratliff.wordpress.com/2026/04/21/the-parable-of-the-soils/#more-8060?page_id=8060 Seeds and SoilsI can think of a number of people, even some couples we knew over our years of faith that reflect the conditions of the soil in this parable. And as Mike says it’s… Continue reading Seeds and Soils
Category: Books and Studies
Daily Bread….
What Mike Ratliff writes in this post sounds easy. Some might say let go and let God. But clearly we are called to be active in the process even though it is by God’s Grace alone. The points Mike makes are a good start: How do we present our bodies as a living and holy… Continue reading Daily Bread….
Troubling Times….
I appreciate Mike Ratliff’s desire in this post (which sounds like a new series) wanting to focus on what the Scriptures actually say. I think he has said it well. I had a few observations… The way the passage is introduced with the command to write it down to Jeremiah, and that it’s about the… Continue reading Troubling Times….
Rules, Rules, Rules…..
Over the last twenty to thirty years I’ve encountered various people who have taught a “rules” based Christianity in various forms. These can vary from the obvious cults or false religions, AKA Walter Martin’s Kingdom of the Cults had a list of those. They not only have new teachings but often require new rules. Since… Continue reading Rules, Rules, Rules…..
