Soil and Seeds, since it's launch in 2005, has been a blessing to people around the world with creative, relevant and original products available only here and at select retail outlets. We design, develop and ship all our products from beautiful Sunnyvale, California, and we invite you to visit us when you are in town!
Soil and Seeds™ products are meant to be shared with others. Jesus taught that the Kingdom of God is here, now and within; that we must seek it above all else; that we must share this good news with all nations. Share it!
Origin of the name Soil and Seeds™…
In the New Testament book written by Mark, Jesus says that the Word of God is a seed that grows in the person receiving it. Some seeds die and some live. When the seed falls on the soil of a soft, humble heart it produces a crop and multiplies. This produces abundant life - life to the fullest - for all of eternity. Jesus invites us to plant seeds, water them and pray. He will make them grow. Mark 4:1-20 - The Parable of the Sower (NIV®)
Again Jesus began to teach by the lake. The crowd that gathered around him was so large that he got into a boat and sat in it out on the lake, while all the people were along the shore at the water's edge. He taught them many things by parables, and in his teaching said: "Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants, so that they did not bear grain. Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up, grew and produced a crop, multiplying thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times."
Then Jesus said, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear." When he was alone, the Twelve and the others around him asked him about the parables. He told them, "The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outside everything is said in parables so that,
" 'they may be ever seeing but never perceiving,
and ever hearing but never understanding;
otherwise they might turn and be forgiven!'"Then Jesus said to them, "Don't you understand this parable? How then will you understand any parable? The farmer sows the word. Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. As soon as they hear it, Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful. Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop thirty, sixty or even a hundred times what was sown."
This ministry wouldn’t be possible without… …the Most Holy, Awesome and Amazing God the Father, creator of all! The life, substitutionary death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ who defeated sin and death for all who believe! The Gift of the Holy Spirit, our Companion and Guide.
…our families’ and friends’ constant love, prayers and encouragement.
…the Holy Gathering for Christ Church in San Jose. Their love and fellowship helped us step out in faith.
…the senior leadership team at the River Church Community in San Jose, California. They, along with other River staff, continue to support the dreams God has placed in our hearts. Their mentoring and financial contributions helped this ministry get off the ground. www.the-river.org
…our suppliers and strategic partners. Special thanks to John Reichenbach, Dave Ferris, Los Gatos Camera, and the Rodeck web design team including Alison, Eamon and Kyle.www.merchantcorner.com
…and Zondervan, the publisher of the NIV® Bible, especially Brenda Brown. Zondervan is the leading Christian communications company with a heart for helping people find and follow Christ by inspiring them with relevant biblical and spiritual resources. They do this through their bestselling Bibles, award-winning books, children’s products, and inspirational gifts. www.zondervan.com
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