Monthly Archives: February 2017

Fear’s High Tide 

The people who ate the miracle meal were ready to make Jesus king right then and there. Jesus, always submitted to the Father’s timing, headed for the hills, demanding to be alone. The disciples grabbed their twelve baskets of left-over … Continue reading

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Miracle Leftovers

Jesus went with His disciples to the far side of the Sea of Galilee. Sitting on a hilltop, they saw a huge crowd of people coming their way. Jesus asked Philip if he had any ideas about how they could … Continue reading

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Sign Language

John’s gospel is like a courtroom with Jesus on trial. The words ‘witness’ and ‘testify’ occur often. In John 5 Jesus listed four witnesses who testified to His authenticity: (1) His miracles (signs); (2) John the Baptist; (3) God the … Continue reading

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Crossover

When I was playing basketball in junior high, a friend taught me a new move that was called a crossover. You stop dribbling and plant both feet squarely. Your feet came down together, so either foot can be your pivot … Continue reading

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That’s Life

Life Spark:  Christ’s offer of new life applies to you. (John 5:1-15) When Jesus went to an annual feast in Jerusalem, he went to the pool of Bethesda. The pool was a gathering place for people with serious handicaps. Blind … Continue reading

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I Can See

Life Spark: Find out more about who ‘the I Am’ is. (John 4:19-26) The Bible says that all things were created by Christ and find their purpose in Him. This Samaritan woman didn’t see Jesus as Creator yet, but she … Continue reading

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