Category Archives: evangelism

Sowing and Reaping

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Bryan Hodge

It is a well-known fact that what one sows is related to what one reaps. The cause (the seed sowed) produces the effect (the harvest). If you sow corn seed, then you may reap corn. If you sow wheat seed, … Continue reading →

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Look at the Fields

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Bryan Hodge

“Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for the harvest!” (John 4:35). The Context … Continue reading →

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I Saw You Under the Fig Tree

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Bryan Hodge

“Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward Him, and said of him, ‘Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!’ Nathanael said to Him, ‘ How do You know me?’ Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Before Philip called you, when … Continue reading →

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God Prunes Us

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Bryan Hodge

“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear fruit. You are already clean … Continue reading →

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Dogs and Hogs

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Bryan Hodge

Dogs and hogs are both intelligent animals. Both frequently appear on lists of the most intelligent animals. However, there are things that are not appreciated or valued by these animals. Consider how Jesus used this in his teaching. “Do not … Continue reading →

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Thoughts After a Year

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Bryan Hodge

It has been more than a year since I was detained, interrogated for hours, denied entry, locked up, threatened with prosecution, and unceremoniously sent home by immigration officials in India. This writing is designed to explain what happened and provide … Continue reading →

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Seeking Lost Sheep

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

“What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? And when he had found it, … Continue reading →

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More Valuable Than Sparrows

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

“Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from you Father’s will… Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows” (Matthew 10:29, 31). “Are not … Continue reading →

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Thinking About the Eclipse

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Bryan Hodge

Did you see the total solar eclipse (April 8, 2024)? I hope that you did. It was truly amazing. If you missed it, the next one in the contiguous United States should occur in 2044 (When is the Next Solar … Continue reading →

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Little Jimmy Shepherd

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Bryan Hodge

“The late B.C. Goodpasture used to tell of the time when James A. Harding held a meeting in Clark Co., Kentucky. The year was 1877. When an elder of the church was asked about it, he said it was ‘…not … Continue reading →

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