Men in Progress

29/08/2025

‼️THE WEEKEND WORD | CROP

📖 Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up and yielded a crop, a hundred times more than was sown. (Luke 8:8 NIV)

One of the greatest strengths of online ministry is its global reach. A single post has the potential to travel around the world in seconds, reaching people in places we may never visit and in languages we may never speak. The Gospel isn’t confined to our local church—it is a universal message meant for every nation, tribe, and tongue.

Yet, it's easy to forget that. We can begin to limit our vision and say things like, “I only want to reach people who might come to my church,” or “I don’t want to deal with trolls or skeptics.” But comments like these reveal a misunderstanding of both the power of the internet and the nature of sowing spiritual seed.

The principle of sowing and reaping is foundational in Scripture: “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously” (2 Cor. 9:6). In media ministry, every post, every caption, every video clip is a seed. Some of those seeds will land on rocky or thorny ground. Some will be snatched away. But some—some will land on good soil, and when they do, they can produce a harvest a hundredfold beyond what we could ever imagine.

Yes, you may get ignored. You may even get mocked. But you also might reach someone in crisis, someone searching, someone ready to believe. And you may never know the impact until eternity.

So don’t grow weary. Don’t underestimate what God can do through a simple post.

This week as you serve, post boldly. Speak truth clearly. Sow generously. Because somewhere out there, good soil is waiting—and your next post might be the seed that ushers in a huge crop. - Keith Garner



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29/08/2025

Prayer Not Changing Anything? This Is Why

Maybe you've whispered prayers and wondered if anyone's listening.

Here's the truth: Prayer isn't about changing God's mind. It's about aligning your heart with His.

Those whispered prayers—breathed in traffic, muttered in desperation—these move heaven. Not because they're perfect, but because they come from a heart that knows it needs God.
Faith and prayer are like breathing. You can't have one without the other.

The woman in Mark 5:25-34 didn't make a speech. She simply reached out, believing even a touch would be enough.

God loves whispered prayers because they're honest conversations between His children and their Father.

Keep praying. Keep believing. God is working in ways that will leave you breathless.

His timing isn't your timing. His ways aren't your ways. But His love is relentless.

The God who spoke galaxies into existence can do more than you ever imagined.

He's listening. He's working. He's faithful.

Your story isn't over.

20/08/2025

15/08/2025

‼️WEEKEND WORD
Solitary Places

📖 "For Jesus had commanded the impure spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was chained hand and foot and kept under guard, he had broken his chains and had been driven by the demon into solitary places." (Luke 8:29)

I enjoy watching nature documentaries, especially those focused on the lions of Africa. It didn’t take long for me to notice a pattern: despite their size, power, and ferocity, lions rarely rely on brute strength alone. Instead, they use strategy. Working together, they target the vulnerable—the young, the old, and the weak—and then isolate them from the herd. Once separated, their prey is easy to take down.

It’s no coincidence that Scripture describes our enemy, the devil, as a lion seeking someone to devour. One of his most effective tactics is the same: isolation. He seeks to drive people into solitary places—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Think about it. When we’re hurt, rejected, or disappointed, what’s often our first instinct? To withdraw. When we mess up spiritually, where should we run? Straight to God—because His mercy is new every morning, and His grace is more than enough. But instead, we often hide. Like a lion on the hunt, the enemy whispers lies: You can’t talk to your family—they’ll be disappointed. You can’t go to church—they’ll judge you. You can’t pray—God won’t listen.

In our pain or shame, we pull away from the very people and places that God designed to bring healing—our family, our church, our spiritual community. The longer we stay isolated, the more vulnerable we become.

If you’re wrestling with these thoughts, let me encourage you: a brief moment of solitude for prayer or reflection can be helpful—but extended isolation is not. It’s dangerous. There’s safety, wisdom, and grace in community.

As you serve this week, stay close to your “herd.” And keep an eye out for others who are drifting into solitude. Reach out to them. Invite them back in. Because in the Body of Christ, no one should fight alone—and healing begins when we come back together. - Keith Garner



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08/08/2025

‼️WEEKEND WORD
Unnoticed

📖 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑛, 𝑠𝑒𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑠ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑔𝑜 𝑢𝑛𝑛𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑑, 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑓𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑡 𝐻𝑖𝑠 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡… (Luke 8:47)

It’s ironic, isn’t it? The woman with the issue of blood was surrounded by a crowd, yet she hoped to go unnoticed. At first glance, that seems absurd—how can someone be invisible in the middle of so many people? But if you’ve ever felt unseen in a room full of others, you know it’s entirely possible.

She almost succeeded in slipping by unnoticed. But someone saw her—Jesus.

In our own gatherings, especially on Sundays, it’s easy to get caught up in our routines: chatting with friends, coordinating with our team, focusing on our responsibilities. We get busy doing ministry, and in the process, we can miss the very people we're there to serve. But ministry isn’t just about executing a task—it’s about caring for people.

Noticing others is not just the job of the pastor. As ministry volunteers, it’s our responsibility too.

As we serve this week, step out of the tech booth or away from the checklist. Lets look around and make sure that no-one goes unnoticed. - Keith Garner



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