"What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air perched in its branches." -- Luke 13:18-19

Spring is in full force!  Things are growing like crazy!  Isn't it a wonder how such magnificent plants come from just a small seed?  This is the nature of God's kingdom.  Plant a seed of love, grace, kindness, mercy, etc... and watch what happens.  Lives are changed.  Relationships are healed.  Communities are restored.  Peace dwells throughout.  On the flip side, weeds grow aggressively too.  They choke and try to stop the growth of the good plants.  The good news is as the good seed becomes more and more established, it becomes more difficult for the weeds to choke them out.  May you live your life planting seeds of the kingdom that will change the landscape of the world.  Here are some pictures of things in my own garden that started as just seeds...

Readings:  Deuteronomy 33:1-29; Luke 13:1-21; Psalm 78:65-72; Proverbs 12:25