Verses and references from this week: June Kent's obituary, Romans 14:7; Matthew 13:10; 12:46-50; Mark 3:20-21; John 7:1-5; 8:1; Colossians 1; Matthew 13:10-12; 13:3-9; 13:13-17; A Christmas Carol:

Matthew 13:18-19; Deuteronomy 31:6; Matthew 13:20-21; 13:22; 13:23