Whether on the stage of world history or in the individual human heart, the reign or rule of God is like seed growing of itself: pregnant, mysterious, fruitful. As a man scattering seed on the ground, we work at preaching and teaching, at supporting each other, at serving those in need and at creating a more just social order.

Our efforts sometimes seem to be in vain, but in the end we shall marvel, as a sower at harvest. Growth and change occur while we sleep; we know not how. “I the Lord have spoken, and I will do it” (Ezek. 17:24).

from Mark

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Whether on the stage of world history or in the individual human heart, the reign or rule of God is like seed growing of itself: pregnant, mysterious, fruitful. As a man or woman scattering seed on the ground, we work at preaching and teaching, at supporting each other, at serving those in need and at creating a more just social order.

Our efforts sometimes seem to be in vain, but in the end we shall marvel, as a sower at harvest. Growth and change occur while we sleep; we know not how. “I the Lord have spoken, and I will do it” (Ezek. 17:24)

from Mark