This week is the second week in the series "Green Thumb".  Pastor Scott focusses on persecution and trouble times when people's hearts fall away from the Word.  He refers to Mark Chapter 4 when Jesus is talking to His followers about their hearts using the symbolism of a seed planted in different soils.  You will consistently choose whatever you value most in any given situation and Jesus wants us to choose Him above all else.  Bottom Line; Failure can actually serve to deepen our faith if we don't fall away!