“In the same way … clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (1 Peter 5:5) If you cannot influence someone, you cannot lead. Thus, leadership is simply about influence. John Maxwell writes: “True leadership cannot be awarded, appointed, or assigned. It comes only from…
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“I am grateful to the one who has strengthened me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he considered me faithful in putting me into ministry,” (1 Timothy 1:12) We pause this week to give thanks; (something we should really do every day, not just one day a year!). We have many things for which to be…
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On October 22, we posted an update to our blog about the alligators at the campground where we were staying. It’s been so long since that update we thought we’d better let you know that no, the alligators did not get us! 🤣 We arrived at the SOWER office safe and sound, got settled in,…
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“And God said, ‘Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, …’ So God created the great sea creatures and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarm, according to their kinds, …” (Genesis 1:20–21, ESV) If you have followed our blog for any length of time you are familiar with our…
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“Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.‘” (Genesis 1:26, ESV) The author…
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“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12, ESV) From sewing to serving food and from weld prep to archery, a day in the…
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“Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their adversity and to keep oneself unstained by the world.” (James 1:27) About 23 years ago, the founder of Hope House (http://ahome2come2.com) acquired their current location in Marsing, ID. The property came with no running water, no usable…
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“[Jesus] said to them, ‘Come with me privately to an isolated place and rest a while’ … .” (Mark 6:31A) “Rest represents a break from physical labor and worldly striving. It provides a time for mental and spiritual restoration. In the midst of the sufferings and struggles of existence, people may long for rest. Rest…
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“‘Man’s best friend’ is a common phrase used to describe domestic dogs, referring to their millennia-long history of close relations, loyalty, friendship, and companionship with humans” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man’s_best_friend). However, for Dr. Lew Sterrett, it is most likely the horse. He is a gifted horse trainer and Bible teacher. Ransom Wind Ranch in Anadarko, OK is the…
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“…The Lord has chosen Bezalel son of Uri … He has filled him with the Spirit of God—…to design artistic designs…” (Exodus 35:30–32) Comprehensive instructions for the Tabernacle and its contents were provided by the Lord. However, there was a significant amount of creative detail that was left to the Israelites to decide. As noted…
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