The story of the boy who gave his lunch to the disciples to share with the multitude is well known.1 Jesus took the five small loaves and two fishes, blessed the food which was multiplied miraculously, and thousands of hungry people were satisfied. Who was the little boy? What was…
The Bible contains a lot of guidance for how to spend our time and energy: We’re to love and help others,1 share the good news of God’s love,2 and apply ourselves in our work,3 to name a few. But the Bible also teaches that sometimes it is best to stay…
Peace comes not from the absence of trouble, but from the presence of God.—Author unknown Let the peace of God rule in your hearts.—Colossians 3:15 To have peace reign in your heart may seem impossible when your mind is whirling in confusion at the stress of daily life. Yet such…
Every day is filled with happy moments that we could thank God for, if we paused to acknowledge them. This thanksgiving exercise is based on what we perceive through our five traditional senses. Sight: Many things are beautiful to behold, whether natural sights such as trees and flowers, created works…
In one of her most famous poems, Elizabeth Barrett Browning penned a beautiful declaration of love that started like this: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach.