As we keep digging in on the fishes and the loaves, we find Jesus not only multiplying the bread, but increasing the significance of this miracle. Today, we will look forward at the revelation of who Jesus really is and look back at how it all ties together. Two weeks ago, I wrote a blog entitled, Fishes and Loaves. As we read Matthew 14:13-21. we saw Jesus turning our ministry into an all out miracle. Last week, in part 2 […]
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Do you remember the Bible story of the fishes and loaves? I have been thinking about this passage a lot lately. Today, let’s see what it is like when Jesus turns ministry into miracles. I have been helping my sister plan and prepare for a fundraising event for an international mission called Angaza Nuru, As the day drew nearer, I sensed God was going to multiply our efforts. No more than I had the thought, I remembered […]
As we continue reflecting on the fishes and loaves, it is important to relate this message to our own lives, gifts, and ministries. Embracing God as our Provider, does not always come easy. But, when we look back at our experiences, we begin to see how faithful God really is. Stay with me, because today, we are going to be taking a deep dive into this miracle. Last week, we saw Jesus turn ministry into miracles. This week, we […]
Thanking God in all things is so much easier in hindsight. But when faced with a real life crisis, I quickly forget all about gratitude in the moment. Today, we are going to find ways to thank God in the midst of any situation. Last week, my son turned 18. In the retelling of his birth story, I remembered the power of thankfulness. If you missed it, you can click here to catch up. In that blog, I […]
Sometimes it is hard, but scripture tells us that we should thank God in all things. Today, I want to share one of my favorite stories which helped me begin to understand why. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 from TLB says, “No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” It is hard to be thankful when things don’t work out the way we think they should. But God’s Word clearly […]
Who does God say you are? Have you ever thought about it? Sometimes the world and those around us will tell us who we are. But, it is important to remember who God says we are. Today, we are going to remember. A few years back, before the pandemic, I found myself sitting in a church service, without my family, listening to the message. Just me and the rest of the congregation. It probably was not two […]
