Jesus asked, "How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story should I use to illustrate it? It is like a tiny mustard seed. Though this is one of the smallest of seeds, it grows to become one of the largest of plants, with long branches where birds can come and find shelter." Mark 4:30-32 NLT

Last weekend I went to my Mother's for lunch. I love

He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. Psalm 40:2 NIV

If you could see my past, you probably wouldn't read these simple thoughts everyday! In fact, if you could read my thoughts, even some of the thoughts I had yesterday, you would quickly hit your delete button!

Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare. Psalm 40:5 NIV

I consider the works of God and they are too great for me to fathom.

I crack an egg and look at the delicate division between the white and yellow yolk and

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom...all who follow His precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. Psalm 111:10 NIV

I think my 7 year old son is catching on! I think he's learning.

Last week, as I was tucking my son in bed, he said, "Daddy, a girl in art class asked me what I was most afraid of, and I told her

Look at the nations and watch...and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told. Habakkuk 1:5 NIV

A young man in our church read this verse Sunday night. He was responding to a weekend revival in which the youth had participated. He described the atmosphere as "awesome"!

I

I am overcome with joy because of your unfailing love, for you have seen my troubles and you care about the anguish of my soul. Psalm 31:7 NLT

God cares about you! Doesn't that get you excited today?

God looks down, sees you in your distress, and sends His ministering angels to care for you. He hears your cries of pain and He sets forth a plan to

I thank my God everytime I remember you. Philippians 1:3 NIV

It has been too long since I last told you how much I appreciate your support of Mustard Seeds!

Mustard Seeds was created as a way for this "sinner saved by grace" to give my internet time back to God. One day, shortly after I signed on to the internet for the first time, I found myself

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men Colossians 3:23 NIV

Tonight, after church, we start on my son's soap-box derby car. I'm certainly not gifted with a jig saw or sander, and I'd much rather be reading a good book, but the race is next week so we better get started!

Oh, we could have been working

Thy way, O God, in in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God? Thou art the God that doest wonders; thou hast declared thy strength among the people. Psalm 77:13-14 King James Version

Can you say Amen? Two or three times as a matter of fact!

I know many of you still read the King James Version. I was raised with it myself. In fact, one

The Lord says to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet." Psalm 110:1 NIV

And that's just what is taking place!

Oh sure, it looks like the Devil is winning sometimes. Turn on the television any night; read the newspaper; go to the movies; listen to some of the music......you'd think the Devil was in

Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse. Proverbs 19:1 NIV

It's Monday again! Back to work for me. Some days I find myself asking the question: "what am I doing here?". Then I remember how much I like to eat!

In fact, I actually like a lot of things that money can buy. I like new clothes sometimes. I'm not

The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The man runs away becuase he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. John 10:12-13 NIV

In my business, there are some decisions that only I can make. I'll be honest,

"I am the Good Shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me".... John 10:14 NIV

Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He knows His flock!

I often get asked, "How do I hear a word from God?". Great question! I have often said that I know of few people, especially Christians, who wouldn't act immediately to obey God; if they only knew for sure they were

"Two men owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denari, and the other fifty. Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he canceled the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?" Luke 7:41-42 NIV

Simon's answer to Jesus was the one who had the bigger debt canceled. If he had been on Jeopardy, he would have

Wait for the Lord. Be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord! Psalm 27:14 NIV

I know what you're thinking, and quite frankly, I sometimes get tired of waiting as well!

I'm here again! In another one of these trying times, when it just seems I can't win for losing. I have my daily pity parties; curse the day I was born; and wish the world

"But what about you?" Jesus asked. "Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God!" Matthew 16:15-16 NIV

Amen, Peter! You get to move to the head of the class!

Peter nailed that question! Jesus doesn't care near as much what other people think of Him, as He does what you think. I know that doesn't make

But He answered, "You give them something to eat." Mark 6:37 NIV

Okay, you know the story, but let me describe the setting. Thousands of people have come to see Jesus. He had compassion on them; healed their sick; taught them many things of God. Now the people are hungry. The disciples advised Jesus to send the people away so they could buy

Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place." John 18:36 NIV

The key word in what Jesus said is "now"! His kingdom is not here right now.....but oh, watch out! One day soon....

Jesus was appearing before Pilate when He made this

Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31 NIV

I'm a big advocate for memorizing scripture. It's the best way to hide God's word into your heart! Think you can remember this one?

How about putting into practice? Think you can do that, too?

It really is a pretty simple rule to follow. Before you make a major decision, especially one

Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gavethe right to become children of God...children born not of naturaldescent, nor of human decision, or a husband's will, but born of God. John 1:12-13NIV

If you have personally believed in the name of Jesus as your Savior; theonly way to get to Heaven, then I have some good

"Haven't you read this scripture: 'The stone the builders rejected hasbecome the cornerstone. The Lord has done this and it is marvelous in oureyes'?" Mark 12:10NIV

God made a perfect world. Sin entered through one man; Adam. Thendeath came to all mankind. Man rejected God'splan.

God sent His prophets. Throughout generations, men of God told of

But Jesus answered, "No more of this!" And He touched the man's ear andhealed him. Luke 22:51NIV

What else would you expect from Peter? Peter was the disciple mostlikely to act on impulse, right? Once in the middle of a lake, knowingit was the Lord, it was Peter that jumped out of the boat, walking toJesus on the water. Peter was quick to

"I tell you," He replied, "if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out."Luke 19:40NIV

Jesus had entered the city riding a donkey. He was heading for thecross! Tradition told the people that Jesus' entry on a donkeysymbolized His approachability; that He would be a friendly ruler, andwould welcome His people. (We know that one day He will return on