Category Archives: Soul Winning

My Food

Posted on June 13, 2026 by Bryan Hodge

“His disciples urged Him saying, ‘Rabbi, eat.’ But He said to them, ‘I have food to eat of which you do not know’ Therefore the disciples said to one another, ‘Has anyone brought Him anything to eat?’ Jesus said to … Continue reading →

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Others Need to Know

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Bryan Hodge

“We are not doing right. This day is a day of good news, and we remain silent. If we wait until morning light, some punishment will come upon us. Now, therefore, come, let us go and tell the King’s household” … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Some Questions For Us

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Bryan Hodge

Many members say that they desire the growth of the local church. Many say that they desire many visitors at the annual Gospel Meeting. However, are we doing what it takes for these things to happen? Desire without action will … Continue reading →

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The Testing of One’s Faith

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Bryan Hodge

Make no mistake about it. One’s faith will be tested, and tested again, in this life. James writes of “the testing of your faith” (James 1:3). These tests are common to man (1 Corinthians 10:13). We should not be surprised … Continue reading →

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