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by Grace Outlaw Luke 10:25-37 Most of us have been a part of one of those “pay-it-forward” chains, right? You know, at Starbucks someone in the drive thru will offer to buy the drink of the person behind them as a random act of kindness. The person behind them is, in turn, so inspired by their act of generosity that they buy the coffee for the person behind them, too, thus starting a chain of good deeds and paying it forward. Can I be honest for a second? I kinda hate endin

by Shelby Barker Mark 8:11-12 Jesus had already done some pretty spectacular things. For example, he just fed thousands of people off of some morsels of food. Think about that. Thousands of eyewitnesses actually saw this miracle. People from all over the area saw this God-moment happen with their own eyes. Yet, moments later the religious leaders came into the scene. Take a look, “The Pharisees came and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test hi

by Jamie Bosworth Matthew 14:22-33 Friday evening was crisp and cool when we returned home from watching high school football. Our son had joined the team earlier that year. He was a junior and had previously played soccer. The program was demanding. Weight training before classes, spring practice, a weeklong summer camp at a remote facility and with the season underway, daily rigorous training. The team was one of the best in the state for its division. Expectations were hi

by Patrick Fleming Matthew 14:18-21 One of the greatest miracles performed by Jesus in the Bible is “The Feeding of the 5000.” In fact, it’s the only miracle besides the resurrection to appear in all four Gospels. God gloriously uses Jesus and his disciples to perform this act through the gift of multiplication. God proves to us that he is indeed about multiplication as long as we put our trust in him. We start the account with Jesus’ disciples locating the boy who has merel

by Terry Klinker Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 11:2-4 As we gather on this Lenten journey, it is fitting to reflect upon one of the most profound prayers in the Christian tradition, “The Lord’s Prayer.” This prayer, given to us by Jesus Christ, is not only a model for how we should pray but also a deep well of spiritual wisdom and guidance. The Lord’s Prayer, also known as the “Our Father,” is found in two places in the New Testament: Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4. Jesus presented

by Grace Outlaw Matthew 5-7 Imagine yourself as a first century Jew. The average Jew was likely a farm laborer, working a small plot of land – or perhaps a fisherman – living in a modest home with stone and mud walls. You would likely work long hours, visiting the larger markets or towns for essential supplies when needed, and returning home in time for an evening meal with your family. Rome’s presence has hung heavy over you for most – if not all – of your life. The soldie