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  1. Humility heals a hardened heart.

    Jesus said, "Listen to this; a sower went out to sow. And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the side of the road, and the birds came and devoured them up." (Matthew 13:3-4)

    My eureka thought for the day, is that to understand someone means to grasp their logic. If I can follow someone's thought process, I can at least see why it's supported, even if I can't adopt that logic for myself right away.

    The parable of the sower is the mother of all parables. Jesus shows us a parallel in nature to explain to us why we were created, and what our purpose is.

    "When anyone hears the word of the kingdom, and does not understand it, the wicked one comes, and catches away that which was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the side of the road." (Matthew 13:19)

    "The Sower plants the Word." In Greek, the "Logos" is not just any word. It's the logic of life. The Lord made us alive and He wants us to stay that way.

    Jesus said, in quoting Psalm 82, "Does it not say 'you are gods,' to whom the word of God came? And the Scripture cannot be broken."

    God shows us that He has already planted truth in us that has the power to transform us into eternal children of God. A good seed planted into good ground grows a beneficial plant; beneficial to the earth, beneficial to the plant itself, and beneficial to the grower. That tiny seed is our God-given conscience.

    The word of God cultivates our conscience. It tames our spirit and our tongue the way Johnny Appleseed transformed the American frontier into a field of food. It transforms our hearts in the same way we train a dog to be a loyal member of our family. ([John 7:37-38, Psalm 119:9-16](biblegateway.com/passage/?sear))

    The parable of the Sower explains things that can go wrong in our thinking, that could hinder us from becoming children of God.

    Jesus explains that the Sower is the Son of Man, and the seed is the Word of God. We build the Kingdom of God within us, when we fill ourselves and each other with God's eternal logic.

    First, Jesus mentions the seed being scattered by the side of the road. The road represents the hard-hearted way of the world. It's a conscience seared shut. ([Matthew 7:13-14, Proverbs 14:12](biblegateway.com/passage/?sear))

    If we're indoctrinated against our conscience by the world, our hearts will be hardened against God's attempts to teach us greater love. The Old Testament often refers to people as hard-hearted. That's what happens to us when we accept the world's way of thinking. We work to be a bigger fish, or carry a bigger hammer, or just toughen up to make it through this life. Everything is a competition. ([Exodus 7:14, Deuteronomy 15:7-8, Matthew 19:8-9, Mark 3:1-5](biblegateway.com/passage/?sear))

    God's promises are for the meek. Isaiah 51:12-23 says, "I am going to put the cup of My fury in the hand of them that afflict you, those who said, 'Lay down here so we can walk over you,' and you laid yourself in the ground as the street for them to walk over."

    If you have vengeance in your heart today, you're thinking, "what else can I do in this dog-eat-dog world besides try to be a bigger dog? Wait on the Lord, and let Him prove that He's good to His word. ([Psalm 34:8, 1 Peter 4:19](biblegateway.com/passage/?sear))

    More than once, I've cried desperately to God and asked "why?" in the face of suffering. He's been faithful to see me through those times. But has it ever helped to shake my fist at the sky and question if God will really deliver? Not really. The people of Israel in the wilderness continually complained, "Is the Lord with us or not?" ([Exodus 17:7, Psalm 95:7-11, Matthew 4:7](biblegateway.com/passage/?sear))
    God isn't offended with our emotions when things aren't right. Still, accusing Him of doing nothing, when things don't go our way is offensive to Him. When we find ourselves in a trial, or a spiritual waiting room, our obedience is necessary to reap the benefits of good behavior. The Lord deserves our love, trust, and loyalty.

    Instead of trying to get our own way in our timing, what if we put our situation in God's hands? I encourage you to respond to the struggles of life the way the Bible says to, and watch what happens. God wants to show you His love for you, and soften your heart. ([Deuteronomy 32:35, Luke 18:1-8](biblegateway.com/passage/?sear))

    Word to the wise; this is not an experiment for the impatient. Do you want to see God's best for your life? Acting on God's word is a faith-building exercise for those who will choose to patiently, thankfully receive what God has promised.

    (James 1:21)
    "Receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls."

    (Galatians 6:9)
    "And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart."

    (Luke 21:19)
    "By your patience possess your souls."

    Our Father in heaven,
    Thank You for Your eternal truths that make us one with You. Awaken our hearts to seek You earnestly. Show us the ancient paths Your prophets of old took to be near You. Guide us into Your presence and teach us how to love as you love, and forgive as we've been forgiven. Make us worthy of Your Son, so we will not be ashamed at His return. In Jesus' name, Amen.

    #Christian #Christianity #Jesus #Bible #Messiah #JesusChrist #Gospel

  2. WE TRAVEL THE SPACEWAYS #playlist: Gwen Guthrie, DJ Shadow, The Supremes, Chic, Martha & The Vandellas, Jimmy & David Ruffin, The Temptations, Meshell Ndeogeocello, Selena, Astrud Gilberto, MF DOOM, De La Soul, Public Enemy & more #music #soul #jazz #disco #house #rnb #funk #gospel #hiphop open.spotify.com/playlist/5O2S

  3. WE TRAVEL THE SPACEWAYS #playlist: Gwen Guthrie, DJ Shadow, The Supremes, Chic, Martha & The Vandellas, Jimmy & David Ruffin, The Temptations, Meshell Ndeogeocello, Selena, Astrud Gilberto, MF DOOM, De La Soul, Public Enemy & more #music #soul #jazz #disco #house #rnb #funk #gospel #hiphop open.spotify.com/playlist/5O2S

  4. WE TRAVEL THE SPACEWAYS #playlist: Gwen Guthrie, DJ Shadow, The Supremes, Chic, Martha & The Vandellas, Jimmy & David Ruffin, The Temptations, Meshell Ndeogeocello, Selena, Astrud Gilberto, MF DOOM, De La Soul, Public Enemy & more #music #soul #jazz #disco #house #rnb #funk #gospel #hiphop open.spotify.com/playlist/5O2S

  5. WE TRAVEL THE SPACEWAYS #playlist: Gwen Guthrie, DJ Shadow, The Supremes, Chic, Martha & The Vandellas, Jimmy & David Ruffin, The Temptations, Meshell Ndeogeocello, Selena, Astrud Gilberto, MF DOOM, De La Soul, Public Enemy & more #music #soul #jazz #disco #house #rnb #funk #gospel #hiphop open.spotify.com/playlist/5O2S

  6. WE TRAVEL THE SPACEWAYS #playlist: Gwen Guthrie, DJ Shadow, The Supremes, Chic, Martha & The Vandellas, Jimmy & David Ruffin, The Temptations, Meshell Ndeogeocello, Selena, Astrud Gilberto, MF DOOM, De La Soul, Public Enemy & more #music #soul #jazz #disco #house #rnb #funk #gospel #hiphop open.spotify.com/playlist/5O2S

  7. #Raleigh Wide Open lineup announced! Lots of #bluegrass, #folk, #gospel, #rock, #soul, #norteño, #old-time, and more.

    Downtown Raleigh October 2-3. Lineup in the poster below and at the link.

    More info: pinecone.org/get-ready-for-ral

  8. #Raleigh Wide Open lineup announced! Lots of #bluegrass, #folk, #gospel, #rock, #soul, #norteño, #old-time, and more.

    Downtown Raleigh October 2-3. Lineup in the poster below and at the link.

    More info: pinecone.org/get-ready-for-ral

  9. #Raleigh Wide Open lineup announced! Lots of #bluegrass, #folk, #gospel, #rock, #soul, #norteño, #old-time, and more.

    Downtown Raleigh October 2-3. Lineup in the poster below and at the link.

    More info: pinecone.org/get-ready-for-ral

  10. #Raleigh Wide Open lineup announced! Lots of #bluegrass, #folk, #gospel, #rock, #soul, #norteño, #old-time, and more.

    Downtown Raleigh October 2-3. Lineup in the poster below and at the link.

    More info: pinecone.org/get-ready-for-ral

  11. #Raleigh Wide Open lineup announced! Lots of #bluegrass, #folk, #gospel, #rock, #soul, #norteño, #old-time, and more.

    Downtown Raleigh October 2-3. Lineup in the poster below and at the link.

    More info: pinecone.org/get-ready-for-ral

  12. #3goodthings from yesterday

    ✅ Spent a few minutes in nature on my way to work. Listened to the birds singing.

    ✅ Yin Yang #Yoga

    #Choir rehearsal in the evening, #Gospel

    #ThreeGoodThings #3GoodThingsToday

  13. Justin Perkins—Presbyterian missionary to Persia, not a man without evangelistic credentials—makes an argument that should interest anyone whose primary concern is spreading Christianity. American slavery, he says, was not merely sinful but the single greatest human obstacle to that very project. One notes that some Christians prefer a gospel uncomplicated by current issues. Perkins suggests that in his era, ignoring the obstacle didn’t make it less obstructive.

    #gospel #justice #presbyterian

  14. 🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑💦🕊️🏩💒💛❤️‍🔥🫂🌏🛐🤗*The Righteous Shall Live by Faith!🤗✝️👑💦🕊️❤️‍🔥☁️🌈☁️📖📜🏩💒💛🫂🌏🛐🤗

    🤗☁️🌈☁️📖📜🏩💒💛🫂🌏🛐🩵🩷✝️👑💦🕊️❤️‍🔥🤗*I am not ashamed of the gospel!*because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes!*to the Jew first!*& also to the Greek!*For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed by faith!*for faith!*just as it is written!*“The righteous will live by faith!”🤗📖📜🏩💒💛🫂🌏🛐✝️👑💦🕊️❤️‍🔥☁️🌈☁️🩵🩷💌🤗
    Romans 1:16-17

    #The #Righteous #Shall #Live #by #Faith #gospel #power #God #Christ #Jesus #Holy #Spirit

  15. 🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑💦🕊️🏩💒💛❤️‍🔥🫂🌏🛐🤗*The Righteous Shall Live by Faith!🤗✝️👑💦🕊️❤️‍🔥☁️🌈☁️📖📜🏩💒💛🫂🌏🛐🤗

    🤗☁️🌈☁️📖📜🏩💒💛🫂🌏🛐🩵🩷✝️👑💦🕊️❤️‍🔥🤗*I am not ashamed of the gospel!*because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes!*to the Jew first!*& also to the Greek!*For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed by faith!*for faith!*just as it is written!*“The righteous will live by faith!”🤗📖📜🏩💒💛🫂🌏🛐✝️👑💦🕊️❤️‍🔥☁️🌈☁️🩵🩷💌🤗
    Romans 1:16-17

    #The #Righteous #Shall #Live #by #Faith #gospel #power #God #Christ #Jesus #Holy #Spirit

  16. 🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑💦🕊️💌🏩💒💛❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🫂🌏🌐🛐🤗*The Righteous Shall Live by Faith!🤗✝️👑💦🕊️❤️‍🔥☁️🌈☁️🤗

    *I am not ashamed of the gospel!*because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes!*to the Jew first!*& also to the Greek!*For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed by faith!*for faith!*just as it is written!*“The righteous will live by faith!”

    (Romans 1:16-17)

    #The #Righteous #Shall #Live #by #Faith #I #am #not #ashamed #of #the #gospel #the #power #of #God #Christ #Jesus #Holy #Spirit

  17. 🤗☁️🌈☁️✝️👑💦🕊️💌🏩💒💛❤️‍🔥🩵🩷🫂🌏🌐🛐🤗*The Righteous Shall Live by Faith!🤗✝️👑💦🕊️❤️‍🔥☁️🌈☁️🤗

    *I am not ashamed of the gospel!*because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes!*to the Jew first!*& also to the Greek!*For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed by faith!*for faith!*just as it is written!*“The righteous will live by faith!”

    (Romans 1:16-17)

    #The #Righteous #Shall #Live #by #Faith #I #am #not #ashamed #of #the #gospel #the #power #of #God #Christ #Jesus #Holy #Spirit

  18. *~*The Righteous Shall Live by Faith!*~*

    *~*I am not ashamed of the gospel!*because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes!*to the Jew first!*& also to the Greek!*For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed by faith!*for faith!*just as it is written!*“The righteous will live by faith!”*~*

    (Romans 1:16-17)

    #The #Righteous #Shall #Live #by #Faith #I #am #not #ashamed #of #the #gospel #it #is #the #power #of #God #Christ #Jesus #Holy #Spirit

  19. *~*The Righteous Shall Live by Faith!*~*

    *~*I am not ashamed of the gospel!*because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes!*to the Jew first!*& also to the Greek!*For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed by faith!*for faith!*just as it is written!*“The righteous will live by faith!”*~*

    (Romans 1:16-17)

    #The #Righteous #Shall #Live #by #Faith #I #am #not #ashamed #of #the #gospel #it #is #the #power #of #God #Christ #Jesus #Holy #Spirit

  20. Du brauchst Freunde.

    Luigi, der sich aus mir unbekannten Gründen selbst Falk nennt, hat mir, nachdem wir auf dem letzten Konzert wichtige Musikfachgespräche geführt haben, die wunderbare Oblivinas Single geschickt. Was für ein tolles Geschenk. Ich liebe Oblivians. Memphis Blues Punk in Hardcore. Ich war sogar mal in Jack Oblivinas Shangri La Recordstore in Memphis, TN. da hab ich mir überlegt das ich Suzy Q Records gründen will .. hab ich gemacht … lang her :))

    word.undead-network.de/2026/04
    #blues #freunde #friends #gospel #memphis #oblivians #punk #south #usa

  21. Okie

    J. J. Cale releases his third album on April 30, 1974. This is the "Tulsa Sound" in full bloom -- a blend of blues, country, jazz and country rock that hangs its hat on the groove rather than flashy production. While J.J. was famously shy of the spotlight, his influence here was really solidifying on other artists -- particularly Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler. #jjcale #okie # blues #countyblues #gospel #americana #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky

    robinbannks.com/2026/04/30/oki

  22. "Stay with Me" is a song by English singer #SamSmith from their debut studio album #InTheLonelyHour (2014). It was released in the United States on 14 April 2014 and in the United Kingdom on 18 May 2014. "Stay with Me" is a #gospel-inspired #ballad that details the narrator pleading with their #onenightStand not to leave them. The song was written by Smith, #JamesNapier, and #WilliamPhillips, with #TomPetty.
    youtube.com/watch?v=pB-5XG-DbAA

  23. I'm starting to believe that the #Calvinists were right and humans exist in a state of total #depravity. There were only a small amount of elect, and those who believe they are elect are merely deluding themselves. The message of #Christ has been so diluted by the desires of evil men, twisting it to serve their own lust for empire, wealth, domination, and genocide that it's impossible to know what the #gospel really is unless #Jesus impresses directly upon your heart. Does #God even care at all?

  24. "Jesus Is Just Alright" is a #gospel song written by American singer Art Reynolds and first recorded by Reynolds' group, The Art Reynolds Singers, for their 1966 album, Tellin' It Like It Is. The song's title makes use of the American slang term "just alright", which during the 1960s was used to describe something that was considered #cool or hip. The song has been #covered by various bands and artists over the years, including #theByrds, #UndergroundSunshine.
    youtube.com/watch?v=Q539m05DK3s

  25. "Jesus Is Just Alright" is a #gospel song written by American singer Art Reynolds and first recorded by Reynolds' group, The Art Reynolds Singers, for their 1966 album, Tellin' It Like It Is. The song's title makes use of the American slang term "just alright", which during the 1960s was used to describe something that was considered #cool or hip. The song has been #covered by various bands and artists over the years, including #theByrds, #UndergroundSunshine.
    youtube.com/watch?v=Q539m05DK3s

  26. 1/10 🚨 BEYOND THE BIBLE: THE LOST GNOSTIC VOICES. Ever felt like there was a missing piece to the spiritual puzzle? In 1945, a hidden jar in Egypt revealed ancient texts the early church tried to suppress. They offer a different way of seeing the divine. Let’s dive into the Gnostic Gospels and the secrets of the inner light. 🕯️✨ #History #Religion #Ancient #Secrets #Judas #Gospel #Mystery #Gnosticism #Knowledge #Truth #Research #Books #Faith #Philosophy #God #Jesus #Archive #Discovery #Spirit