Jesus’ parable of the soils, also known as the parable of the sower, is found in three places (Matthew 13:1-9; Mark 4:1-9; Luke 8:4-8). A farmer sows seed along a path, rocky places, thorns, and good soil.
On the path, birds came and ate up the seed. On
The short-term view afflicts business as well as the church. Businesses often focus on short-term profits at the expense of long-term health and sustainability. Church leaders begin programs hoping they will increase numbers and excitement quickly, many times at the expense of long-term spiritual growth of people, which takes years to see fruit. At the…