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Never Neglect What Matters

“Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.” – Galatians 6:8 What you neglect today will neglect you tomorrow. I hope reading this phrase gives you reason to pause, because it’s true in pretty much every area of existence. Just as seeds of goodness and righteousness ultimately bring abundant life, when we don’t pay attention to the kinds of things we plant in our hearts, minds, and bodies, the harvest we inherit will show it. This is true of our health, our relationships, and our goals, dreams, and projects. In the summer, as a teenager, I used to work at Rancho Capistrano, a 350-acre retreat center that was owned by the Crystal Cathedral. There was a groundskeeper named Tim who lived there, and he was like a mentor to me. He meticulously took

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What’s Your Harvest?

“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” – Galatians 6:7 Now more than ever, it’s important to remember that as Christians, we are seed planters. The Bible says that we will reap what we sow, and while this is often looked at in a negative context, it’s much more powerful when we consider the positive. We recently talked about Joseph of Arimathea, and his life is a perfect example of what happens when we plant seeds of selflessness and sacrifice, despite it being unpopular, costly, or risky. While everyone else walked away from Jesus, even His disciples, Joseph clung to his Lord, pulled the nails out of His wounded hands, wiped the blood and sweat from His now-cold brow, and dressed His body for burial. He gladly offered what he assumed would be a final act of sacrifice for the One he so

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