2008-08-21T11:24:47-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com http://www.gospel.com/feeds/topics/harvest http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Hindrances/The-Seeds-You-re-Planting-4277 2008-08-21T11:24:47-05:00 You may have never worked in a garden in your life. But you're planting seeds, whether you realize it or not. In fact, some of what's happening in your life today - for better and for worse - is the harvest of some seeds you planted years ago. And, as the Bible makes crystal clear, "A man reaps what he sows." (Galatians 6:7) http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Hindrances/The-Harvest-of-Doing-Good-4166 2008-08-18T12:14:27-05:00 Mark is reaping the good work he did many years ago - now he's enjoying the benefits of those efforts. It's a reminder of one of the wisest laws in the Bible - "Whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap." (Galatians 6:7) We usually think about that in terms of the bad consequences of the bad seed we sow. But there's another side to that reaping equation. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Hindrances/The-Downhill-Thrill-and-the-Uphill-Bill-4078 2008-08-01T15:33:21-05:00 It was my son who reminded me, actually, as we collapsed at the top of this particularly grueling hill. He said, "You know, Dad, this is a lot like sin." He's right. We had a great time sailing down the hill - but it didn't last long. What did last long was the price we paid for that brief thrill - grinding and groaning our way going up the next hill. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Hindrances/Frequent-Flyer-Benefits-5618 2008-07-31T09:42:42-05:00 You've hung on, but it's getting harder to keep hanging on. And the Lord knows how hard it is right now. So He has sent you this reminder that the greatest benefits go to those who stay with Jesus, no matter what. He has some wonderful blessings, some unspeakable joy, some tremendous rewards for you if you'll stay faithful for a few more miles. http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=1&cat=20&art_id=71 2007-11-17T08:37:07-05:00 Prayer sends out workers through this church. What happens when a seemingly ordinary church prays specifically and intentionally to send out workers out into the harvest? This article reports on one church that is doing it. http://churchgrowth.org/cgi-cg/webstore/ec.cgi?page=attend.html&frame=yes&cart_id=p1194472200_183 2007-11-07T17:07:37-05:00 Boost the excitement level in your church and increase attendance at the same time. You'll find the resources to help you do just that...in this section. Glean ideas for special days and campaigns and discover proven resources with an evangelistic thrust.