I am the gate. Those who come in by me will be saved… I have come in order that you might have life in all its fullness…I am the good shepherd, who is willing to die for the sheep. John 10:1-11 Questions for Life Groups Review the story of Jesus restoring sight in...
Cyndi and I installed fencing around our new garden to prevent our plants from becoming a breakfast buffet for a local deer herd. Similarly, Asbury Farms is adding fences to protect our hoop houses and crops from vandalism. The great thing about fences is that they...
“Do you believe that I can heal you?” “Yes,” they answered. Then Jesus touched their eyes and said, “Let it happen, then, just as you believe!” And their sight was restored. Matthew 9:28-30 Questions for Life Groups Read the story of Jesus healing two blind followers...
This weekend we celebrate the memories and show our gratitude to those who gave their lives in service to our country. While the core purpose of Memorial Day is about persons who died while serving in the U.S. military, most of us understandably celebrate the lives of...
The greatest in the Kingdom of heaven is the one who humbles himself and becomes like this child. Matthew 18:1-5 Questions for Life Groups Read the story of Jesus’ illustration of greatness in Matthew 18:1-5. What does greatness mean to you? Are you pursuing...
Niro Feliciano, a licensed social worker, offered in a post for Psychology Today three ways to want what you've got. But why only three? Are three ways really enough? Dr. Timothy Carey, a researcher, and professor of Clinical Psychology at Curtin University, also...
Is it easier to say, Your sins are forgiven you, or to say, Get up and walk? I will prove to you, then, that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins. Luke 5:17-26 Questions for Life Groups Read the story of Jesus forgiving sin and healing a crippled man...
There are days when I'm ready to give up on our community. Even though I'm convinced, our community is filled with people wanting better circumstances and more than a few working very hard for change, there seem to be too many obstacles standing in the way. But our...
Jesus said to them, “Come with me, and I will teach you to catch people.” At once they left their nets and went with him. Matthew 4:19-20 Questions for Life Groups Read the story of how Jesus choosing four of His disciples in Matthew 4:19-20. Can you imagine yourself...
"You're not thinking clearly!" "You're being irrational!" "You need to stop being so emotional!" We might hear these expressions from friends or family who disagree with a decision we're making that doesn't make sense to them. The question is, do we listen to them and...