Feeding the Five Thousand [Matthew 14:15-21, Mark 6:35-44, Luke 9:12-17, John 6:4-13] Beyond the Text What fish did Jesus feed to the people? The Bible doesn’t say and scholars don’t know. Legend has it that the fish was Tilapia, also known as “St. Peter’s Fish.” What about the Feeding of Four Thousand? Is it the … Continue reading Feeding the Five Thousand Lesson
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Flat Tire
The other day I had a flat tire. I was so very blessed to have a handful of people come to my rescue. It is always a blessing when there are too many hands to do a job. As we pulled the spare tire out of the car to use for a temporary solution, it … Continue reading Flat Tire
Acts: Prayer
Acts: Prayer [Acts 4:23-31, Acts 12:1-19] 1) Made In Faith See Mark 9:14-29 –“I believe; help my unbelief!” “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your … Continue reading Acts: Prayer
Good Ol Thomas
Thomas was given the nickname doubter. No one wants to be a doubting Thomas. He needed to see Jesus and the wounds to actually believe. Yet when we look closely, the other disciples also only believed after they saw Jesus. It is important to have faith as a child and only believe. At the same … Continue reading Good Ol Thomas
Keep The Doors Open
Most people have heard the phrase, “We don’t live in a barn” growing up. As a little girl, I will admit I left the door open as I would rush into the house for a quick drink, allowing the cool air to send a chill through the home. We are told to keep our … Continue reading Keep The Doors Open
