Anyone who has worked in a garden knows that weeds never ask permission to grow. They appear quietly, spread quickly, and compete with healthy plants for space, nutrients, and sunlight. If left unattended, weeds can eventually overtake an entire garden. The same principle applies to our spiritual lives. I spent the majority of the weekend pulling weeds and trimming plants in my garden. The work is tedious and messy, but I always feel like I have accomplished something great when I finish this project. Jesus used agricultural imagery often because He understood that the condition of the heart determines spiritual Read More