The power of parables is their ability to use something familiar to explain a deep spiritual truth. Chapter 4 of Mark tells of several of the parables Jesus used to teach. It includes the Parable of the Sower, the Parable of the Lamp, the Parable of the Growing Seed, and the Parable of the Mustard …
Jesus gave Simon Peter a call to go deeper. Luke 5: 4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish.” [1] Remember, Peter is a professional fisherman and knows his trade. He knows that the best time to catch …
Failure can be a teacher as it humbles us and leads to a more teachable spirit. Reflecting on my life, I know that some of my most significant failures, both on the job and spiritually, have led me to become a different person. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a …