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Seeds On Rocky Soil – By Ritchie Way | Good News Unlimited

Seeds on Rocky Soil – by Ritchie Way Jun 29, 2016 3818 Other seeds fell on thin, rocky ground and quickly started growing because the soil wasn’t very deep. But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched and dried up, because they did not have enough roots.” [Jesus later explained], “The seeds that fell on… Continue reading Seeds On Rocky Soil – By Ritchie Way | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: The Demon-Possessed Man | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: The Demon-Possessed Man Mar 22, 2024 1742 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an impure spirit came from the tombs to meet him. This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain.… Continue reading Unlimited: The Demon-Possessed Man | Good News Unlimited

How to Offer Petitionary Prayers (2 Sam 2.1)

David inquired of the LORD, “Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?”

“To which shall I go up? These inquiries typically took place outdoors—for David, they were often at his military camp. Some of them take place in a place of sanctuary.6 David relies on this formal petition frequently—Saul did not, perhaps… Continue reading How to Offer Petitionary Prayers (2 Sam 2.1)

Considering Proverbs 12:1

Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish (Proverbs 12:1). The meaning of Proverbs 12:1 is straightforward. A person that welcomes instruction gains knowledge, and this is a good thing. However, a person that hates reproof—or correction—behaves in a brutish manner when that instruction is given. When considering this proverb, there are three… Continue reading Considering Proverbs 12:1

Unlimited: Jesus Asleep In The Storm | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: Jesus Asleep in the Storm Mar 20, 2024 1584 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the… Continue reading Unlimited: Jesus Asleep In The Storm | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: Jesus Calms The Storm | Good News Unlimited

Unlimited: Jesus Calms the Storm Mar 21, 2024 1635 The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down, and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, “Why are you so… Continue reading Unlimited: Jesus Calms The Storm | Good News Unlimited

Christ is Our Life and We Live Him

As human beings and believers in Christ Jesus, we have three distinct lives but only one of them is suitable for the Christian life today and for New Jerusalem. The proper life for a Christian is Christ Himself. “Christ our life” (Col. 3:4). He is in our spirit (Rom. 8:10), spreading in our being for the renewing of our… Continue reading Christ is Our Life and We Live Him