Rev. Mary Nichol Preaching | Psalm 119: 105-112 “Your word is a lamp for my feet, and a light for my path.” | Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The Parable of the Sower | Rev. Mary opens the Parable of the Sower, describing God’s love as extravagant and filled with hope. She encourages the listeners to lean into spiritual practices, especially now the practice of telling our story, which create conditions for God’s word to take root.