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The Poppin John

Posted by Dion Todd May 7th, 2025 772 Views 18 Comments

Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitened tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but inwardly are full of dead men's bones and of all uncleanness. Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity. Matthew 23:27–28 WEB.

When we got ready to plant the garden in the spring, Dad would break out the old 1940s John Deere tractor we owned. We called it the Poppin' John because of the way it sputtered and backfired. Even back then, it was about 35 years old.

Dad would plow the field, and the kids would walk behind the tractor and pick up roots, rocks, and anything else that didn't belong there. After the ground was prepared, we would plant the seed, and we always had a great garden. We worked together, and it took hard work to make it happen. If the field was left alone, it just grew weeds.

God is after fruit in your life. He digs deep and brings things to the surface we like to keep hidden. When He does, we have to deal with it. For when He brings it up, He will also give us the grace to overcome it. The weeds and rocks must be removed from your life, or they will choke out what He is trying to grow. The anger, bitterness, envy, and so many things we won't mention in public. We need to change from the inside out.

Now don't go on a witch hunt and try to find areas He hasn't revealed yet. If you get in front of the tractor, you may get run over. So work with Him one day at a time, and when He reveals something, repent and deal with it. Change isn't easy, and many won't bother, but If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good of the land (Isaiah 1:19).

It's much like planting the garden with Dad. He digs up something you need to change, and you work with Him to remove it without trying to hide it. Then it's purged from your life. God will remove the weeds and bring forth the fruit of the spirit in your life as you walk with Him, one plant at a time.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, please reveal the things in my life that need to be dealt with, and give me the grace to change them. Prepare me, Lord, and take away the weeds growing in my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

Note: Good morning! There is a possibility the website will be down for a time today, as our Internet Provider will be doing some work here. They are upgrading us (and everyone in the area) to a fiberoptic connection. That also means we will not be having the Wednesday service today, as we will be dealing with them. We appreciate your prayers and patience! As always, if you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network.

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Post from Dion Todd

Dion Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: Commotion

1 day ago


We are in the middle of replacing the firewall, switching, and upgrading the Internet to Fiber. In the end, it will one-hundred times faster, from 20 to 2,000, but things are a bit hectic here at the moment. You may have received 20+ devotionals this morning. I did. Hopefully that will not happen tomorrow! We have been working on it since 3AM and are aware of the issues. Thank you for patience and understanding during the upgrade which will hopefully be over this week! God bless. 😀🙏



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Comment from Sylvia Todd

4 hours ago

We are back up and things are looking good :)! Thank you so much for your prayers 🙏!


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Comment from Liesel aka lisa Wardle

1 day ago

Dear Pastor, please know that you and Sylvia are in my prayers!!! Had been trying to sign in yesterday, but couldn't, and since we had some really bad storms up here practically all of Monday, rain and flooding, I thought that something happened to you! Please know that you are in my prayers! 🙏 My heartfelt gratitude for all that you do and your dedication, thanking the Lord for you! 🙏🤗


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Comment from Lynn Brown

1 day ago

Prayers for the switch to be smooth!🙏 We appreciate your hard work and look forward to the upgrades!😀


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Comment from Celeste Strenn

1 day ago

Thank you so very much for your dedication and hard work ❣️ thank you so much, so very very much for this most Blessed and most loved devotional ❣️



Post from Dan Remley

Dan Remley commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Poppin John

2 minutes ago


Lord, please help me to find and stop the things in my life that are negative. Give me guidance and walk with me everyday. Bring me peace and happiness. Amen ❤️




Post from Schalk de Beer

Schalk de Beer commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Poppin John

1 hour ago


Yes Abba Father, I pray this in Jesus's name, amen. ✝️🛐




Post from Mari Kaufmann

Mari Kaufmann commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Poppin John

1 hour ago


Amen




Post from Raju Williams

Raju Williams commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Poppin John

6 hours ago


Praise the Lord. Amen.🙏🙏




Post from Lynn Brown

Lynn Brown commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Poppin John

8 hours ago


Father God, remove anything that needs to be dealt with. Give me strength and wisdom to follow Your will for my life. Amen!
Prayers for a smooth transition of the new fiber service for RHM!🙏



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Comment from Sylvia Todd

6 hours ago

Thank you, Lynn 🙏!!



Post from Yvette York

Yvette York commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Poppin John

8 hours ago


Good Morning Everyone 😀



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Comment from Sylvia Todd

6 hours ago

Good morning, Yvette 😀!


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Comment from Lynn Brown

8 hours ago

Good morning, Yvette!🌞



Post from Valeri Frank

Valeri Frank commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Poppin John

10 hours ago


Dear Heavenly Father, You laid down your Perfect Life on the Cross and You shed Your Precious Blood to cleanse us all white as snow of our sins... I give You thanks and praise. In Jesus Name I Pray. Amen!



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Comment from Lynn Brown

8 hours ago

Amen!



Post from Sylvia Todd

Sylvia Todd commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Poppin John

10 hours ago


Good morning, y'all, happy Wednesday! For those who attend, don't forget that we will not be having our Wednesday morning service today, as our ISP workers will be out here this morning to upgrade our Internet to a fiberoptic connection, something they're doing for the entire community. The website may be up and down during that time, but, Lord willing, it will be better than ever after they're done!



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Comment from Lynn Brown

8 hours ago

Prayers for the work to go smoothly!🙏


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Comment from Valeri Frank

10 hours ago

Good morning Sylvia... Have a blessed day... 😊 Peace and love from Ohio... ❤️



Post from Marisa Jackson

Marisa Jackson commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Poppin John

10 hours ago


Good Morning 😊, We are at the halfway mark and I thank God Our Father in Heaven for allowing me to see another Glorious day. I hope each of you are experiencing a very pleasant week and that the Lord is guiding you through the good, bad and sometimes indifferent moments. May you continue to have a blessed and beautiful week and remember that God is ALWAYS with us NO MATTER the circumstance ❤️! Blessings 🕊️❤️🙏, in Jesus precious name, Amen 🙏🙏🙏!!



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Comment from Lynn Brown

8 hours ago

Amen! Have a blessed rest of your week, Marisa!🌞


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Comment from Sylvia Todd

9 hours ago

Good morning, Marisa 🌻!


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Comment from Valeri Frank

10 hours ago

Good morning Marisa.... Happy Wednesday to you. May the Good Lord bless you always. You have such a good outlook on life. Thank you for reminding me to be gracious for every single moment in life because it's so precious. Have a blessed day.... Love from Ohio. ❤️



Post from Linda Clark

Linda Clark commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Poppin John

9 hours ago


Amen




Post from Elena Vasquez

Elena Vasquez commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Poppin John

10 hours ago


Amen




Post from Kevin J. Eck

Kevin J. Eck commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Poppin John

10 hours ago


Amen,




Post from Kay Collinsworth

Kay Collinsworth commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Poppin John

10 hours ago


Amen




Post from Brenda F

Brenda F commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Poppin John

11 hours ago


Amen




Post from Celeste Strenn

Celeste Strenn commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Poppin John

11 hours ago


Amen💖




Post from Deborah Blackshear

Deborah Blackshear commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Poppin John

11 hours ago


Thanks for sharing 👍




Post from Dana Rozell

Dana Rozell commented on Dion Todd's blog post: The Poppin John

11 hours ago


Amen!





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