In chapter 4 of the book of Mark, Jesus tells his followers the parable of the sower. If we miss the point of this story, Jesus says, we won't truly understand everything that's to come—it's that important! We all have the opportunity to hear the word of God, but what we do with that word matters. Will we be the good soil that produces fruit for the Gospel, or will we let the world, distractions, or a lack of depth choke out the Good News from our lives?