A seed planted in the ground sprouts and grows. With rain and sun to feed it, it bears fruit in season. A life planted in God’s word sprouts and grows. With mercy rains and the Son’s guidance, we grow, too, into righteous ones who point others to God’s love. Do you feel stagnant? Perhaps you need a fresh dousing of time in the Bible, which brings us life.
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