On Being Soil: How Messiah's Kingdom Takes Root in Our Hearts Through Repentance, Rest, and a Radical Return to Trust (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9798992973402)

The Parable of the Four Soils is an invitation that unfolds as we allow the Great Sower to examine the soil of our hearts and teach us how his Word can root down deep and flourish in our lives like never before. Is the ground of your heart more like the hardened path, rocky ground, thorny soil, the good soil--or maybe all four in one way or another? Dig deep into scripture and uncover how each kind of soil represents a different way we receive and respond to the Lord. Walk through the practical steps in this book to help you see where you are in your faith and how to make more room for the Kingdom of Heaven to grow within you. Find out how much you are loved by surrendering to the Holy Spirit's transforming power through repentance, resting in the Lord's presence, and returning to deep trust in the Father.

As you journey through these pages, you will hear the call to:

• Open your heart to radical healing and hope for the future
• Intentionally cultivate your relationship with the Lord
• Live out his message in your daily life with renewed passion and purpose
• Make disciples through sharing your rescue stories with others
• Prepare to endure persecution and trials
• Embrace your role as a servant leader, disciple-maker, and citizen in the Kingdom of Heaven

On Being Soil will awaken your spiritual senses in profound ways. Whether you're still searching or have been a believer for years, this book has been prayerfully written to help you explore the true and unchanging pathway to enter the Kingdom of Heaven through one of the Bible's most powerful parables in a fresh and dynamic way. On Being Soil is ideal for both personal reflection and group study-packed with questions for prayer and journaling, creative prompts, a little tough love, and lots of encouragement to give you courage for your next steps. The book is designed to help you deepen your understanding of the Word, experience spiritual renewal, and cultivate a heart that's not just open, but eager to receive His promises. Whether you're looking for comfort, hope, personal revival, spiritual growth, or a new challenge, this book will give you the tools and inspiration to say "YES!" to joining him on his projects in the world in new and exciting ways.

Included inside:

• 31 Guided Prayer Sessions and Creative Prompts
• Links to music from Beloved's debut album, SOIL
• 8 installments of a fictional story that teaches the principles of the parable in a narrative form
• 40-day reading plan that will help you stay on track for intense spiritual healing
• 12-week study format for group Bible Study
• Practical tips for sharing the word with others