Why do some people seem never to grow spiritually, while others seem to flourish bountifully? In the Parable of the Sower, some seed falls on stony ground, some among thorns, and they die. (Matt. 13). What is a primary secret key for growing spiritually plainly stated in the Bible? Like the old adage, “You know we don’t know what we don’t know.” Some things cannot be learned on our own. What is the hidden key to growing spiritually that most don’t know?

Jim Tuck

Pastor, United Church of God

Jim has been in the ministry over 40 years serving fifteen congregations.  He and his wife, Joan, started their service to God's church in Pennsylvania in 1974.  Both are graduates of Ambassador University. Over the years they served other churches in Alabama, Idaho, Oregon, Arizona, California, and currently serve the Phoenix congregations in Arizona, as well as the Hawaii Islands.  He has had the opportunity to speak in a number of congregations in international areas of the world.