Matthew 5:16 (NIV)“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”The impact of legacy extends far beyond the individual, creating a ripple effect that touches countless lives and shapes the course of history. Each action we take, each word we speak, has the potential to leave a lasting imprint on the world around us.In Mat...  Read More

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (NIV)“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”Legacy is not just about individual actions; it's about fostering a culture that perpetuates values, beliefs, and principles across generations. Cultivating a culture o...  Read More

1 Peter 5:3 (NIV)“not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.”The legacy we leave is not merely about what we accomplish but how we live our lives on a daily basis. As leaders and influencers, we have a responsibility to model the values and virtues we wish to impart to future generations.In 1 Peter 5:3, Peter admonishes leaders to lead by example, rather than by a...  Read More

John 15:5 (NIV)“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”The journey of cultivating a life-giving legacy requires patience and perseverance. Just as a seed takes time to grow into a fruitful tree, our legacy unfolds gradually as we remain rooted in Christ.In John 15:5, Jesus illustrates the importance of abid...  Read More

Genesis 50:20 (NIV)“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”Opposition is often viewed as a hindrance, but in the journey of cultivating a life-giving legacy, it serves as a refining fire. Just as a seed faces pressure underground before breaking through the surface, our legacy is strengthened through adversity.In Genesi...  Read More

John 12:24 (NIV)“I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plentiful harvest of new lives.”The concept of dying to self is central to cultivating a life-giving legacy. Just as a seed must die to bear fruit, we too must die to our selfish desires and ambitions to produce a legacy that impacts gener...  Read More

Proverbs 13:22 (NIV)“A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.”Legacy is often misconstrued as wealth and possessions, but its essence transcends materiality. It's the enduring impact we leave on others, especially our children and future generations. Beyond earthly treasures, our legacy is the fruit that remains, echoi...  Read More

Galatians 6:9"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."As we conclude our journey through the parable of the Wheat and Weeds, we don’t just look back at the lessons learned; we look forward to how these insights can be actively integrated into our daily lives and spiritual practices. This parable doesn't just teach us about the natu...  Read More

Matthew 7:15-20"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit."In this part of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus provides a critical teaching on discernment: true believe...  Read More

1 Samuel 16:7"But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.'”In a world preoccupied with appearances, the biblical principle that God values the heart over external attributes is especially pertinent. This principle is c...  Read More

Matthew 7:15-20 NKJV15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? 17 Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that doe...  Read More

2 Peter 3:9 NKJV9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward [a]us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.This parable of the Wheat and Weeds vividly illustrates the dual nature of the Kingdom of Heaven. Here, the good seeds represent the people of the Kingdom—the true believers—while the weeds represent th...  Read More

1 Peter 1:23"For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God."The parable of the Wheat and Weeds vividly illustrates a sobering reality—there is both good and evil in the world, and ultimately, there will be a final reckoning. Jesus used this parable not only to teach about the Kingdom of Heaven but also to affirm the existence...  Read More

Matthew 13:24-30"Here is another story Jesus told: 'The Kingdom of Heaven is like a farmer who planted good seed in his field. But that night as the workers slept, his enemy came and planted weeds among the wheat, then slipped away...'”The parable of the Wheat and Weeds, as told by Jesus, offers a profound insight into the Kingdom of Heaven. It begins with a simple scenario: a farmer sows good see...  Read More

Philippians 4:4-7 NIV"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."The se...  Read More

James 1:2-4 NIV"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."As we explore the principals of sowing and reaping, it's important to consider the tough terrain of life's trials and tribulations. Jus...  Read More

Psalm 1:1-3 NIV"Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers."Just as a garde...  Read More

Proverbs 12:22 NIV"The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy."As we explore the biblical principle of sowing and reaping this week, we turn our focus towards personal integrity and honesty. These are the seeds that, when sown diligently, cultivate an environment of trust and respect both in our personal and professional lives.Integrity involves more than just truth...  Read More

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."In our journey through the biblical principle of sowin...  Read More

Proverbs 11:24-25 NIV"One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed."The principles of sowing and reaping apply to all areas of our lives, even the area of financial stewardship. Our hearts towards money can influence our spiritual and material harvests. The wisdom of Proverbs...  Read More

Galatians 6:7-8 NIV"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 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, teaches us that every action is like a seed planted in the soil of our lives, destined to grow and return a harvest in kind. Intentional sowing in our...  Read More

Hebrews 6:12 NKJV"...do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises."Patience is an essential companion to faith, particularly when we are waiting for God's promises to unfold in our lives. In our fast-paced world, where results are expected instantly, the biblical call to cultivate patience can seem out of step with the times. However, just as a tree...  Read More

1 Corinthians 1:27-29 NIV"But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28 So that no one may boast before him."In God’s kingdom, the paradoxical becomes the norm. The mustard seed’s growth into a formidable tree is a metaphor that God often uses the seemingly insignificant to achieve His great purposes. This challenges...  Read More

James 2:17 NIV"In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."The power of faith extends far beyond our personal lives—it influences communities and even the global stage. Our recent contributions as a church to missions and outreach have demonstrated how small acts of faith can yield immense returns. From providing shelter to supporting missionaries, these acts are...  Read More