Hard. Crusty. Unyielding.
Rootless. Shallow. Burning out. Withering.
Thorny. Distracted. Choked. Pressed.
Good. Healthy. Vibrant. Thriving.
What is this list of (mostly disturbing) words I’ve just uttered? Especially when the title of this episode includes, “A Gracious Reflection.” Well, it’s a list that came to mind upon a recent encounter with the Parable of the Sower from Mark 4. I was struck by the inner dynamics described by Jesus. I’ve taken his four types of soil and created some reflection questions that you can use for a heart-check-in.
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