Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Think About It – “The dearest idol I have known, whate’re that idol be, Help me to tear it from Thy throne and worship only Thee.” Hymn: “Walking with God” by William Cowper
Education
When the nation of Judah fell to King Nebuchadnezzar in 605 BC many of its citizens were deported to Babylon. Daniel was one such person at a young age. He and others were chosen due to several factors (1:3-4) to serve in the king’s palace. However, Daniel had to spend three years learning and studying the Babylonian language and culture.
Third Sunday after Pentecost
Think About It
“There are two classes of travel—
first class and with children.”—Robert Benchley
Good Ground
“He who has ears, let him hear.” Have your ears been working this past week? We considered three types of soil not producing any yield. What farmer would plant that brand of seed again? He would probably try something different.
Second Sunday after Pentecost
Think About It
“It seems I have spent a lifetime of mouthing mechanically, ‘Say thank you. Sit up straight. Use your napkin. Close your mouth when you chew. Don’t lean back in your chair.’ Just when I finally got my husband squared away, the kids came along.”
—Erma Bombeck
Thistles!?
atthew 13:22 The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.
June 2023 Briefings
Rocks Everywhere!
Last week we learned of seed falling on ground that was a hard pathway and it had no chance of growing as the devil came and removed the seed.