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Among the Thorns

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Amy Strange

 ”He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.” The gospel seed often falls among thorns and … Continue reading →

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The Sower Went Forth

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Amy Strange

“The sower went forth to sow” (R.V.). In the East the state of affairs was so unsettled, and there was so great danger from violence that the people dwelt chiefly in walled towns, and the husbandmen went forth daily to … Continue reading →

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Before the Thorns and Thistles

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Amy Strange

Although the earth was blighted with the curse, nature was still to be man’s lesson book. It could not now represent goodness only; for evil was everywhere present, marring the earth and sea and air with its defiling touch. Where … Continue reading →

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