October 29, 2023
He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? – Micah 6:8
“go and learn what this means, I desire mercy and not sacrifice.” – Matthew 9:13
October 28, 2023
“Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery, You shall not kill, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,” and any other commandment, are summed up in this sentence, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.”
October 27, 2023
“Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?” -John 6:9
One of the great struggles of our faith is that we easily doubt what God is capable of doing with us, and through us. In part, this comes from limited vision. We sometimes fail to see our gifts as God sees them. We doubt that we have what it takes to make a significant difference. I believe this is why John tells the powerful story of the feeding of the 5000.
John records that Jesus and his disciples travel up a small mountain. They are followed by a massive crowd. When they stop and rest, they are immediately faced with the challenge of how to care for this large group of followers. This is the scene where one of the great miracles in history takes place. This miracle is made possible through the efforts of Jesus and a young boy who has five loaves of bread and two small fish.
While the disciples worried about feeding such a large group, Jesus took the opportunity to teach an important lesson. Jesus asked Phillip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” Phillip, shocked by Jesus’ question replied, “It would take more than half a year’s wages to buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!”
October 26, 2023
The members of the Rogue Raven Bikers Association recently used their time and hobbies to bless lives. Instead of enjoying a long ride on a beautiful autumn day, they took their bikes to a local nursing home where they brought smiles, laughter, and joy to the residents. The residents of Berkeley House Care Home did not exactly know what to expect when the leather wearing bikers arrived. Soon, new friendships were made, and a day of fun was had by all.
First, the bikers took time showing off their motorcycles. They were proud to do so. The residents were able to sit on the giant machines and took several photos. Many of the residents took time telling stories of how they road motorcycles in their youth. The members of Rogue Raven Bikers offered a listening ear. They enjoyed the memories being shared.
The day did not end there…
October 25, 2023
Dr. Carl Allamby spends his days helping to heal sick people at Cleveland Clinic’s Hillcrest Hospital. He serves others with great joy. He is an attending physician. Becoming a doctor was a dream of Carl’s since he was a child. That is when he first watched Denzel Washington play Dr. Philip Chandler on the T.V. show, St. Elsewhere.
The dream to become a doctor would take several years to be realized. Dr. Allamby was raised on the east side of Cleveland. He was one of five children who grew up in poverty. His parents worked hard to support their family, but they had limited success. When Carl graduated from high school, he looked for work. He knew he needed to support himself. He took a job at an auto parts store. Carl was a quick study and soon began learning how to work on cars. Carl became a mechanic. Carl would eventually become a master mechanic and open his own shop.
Carl Allamby ran his shop for many years. He then decided that he wanted to improve himself…
October 24, 2023
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” -Matthew 11:28-30
It is a familiar scene at my house. Just as you walk in the front door, you will see bags of all kinds piled high. You must watch where you step as you enter. There are backpacks filled with school supplies, bags for dance and pompon, bags for softball. Several other academic and extracurricular activities bags make it no further than the entryway of our home. We often work to keep the bags cleaned up and put away, but they always return…
October 23, 2023
October 23, 2023 “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that […]
October 22, 2023
October 22, 2023 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp […]
October 20, 2023
Daily Devotional – October 20, 2023 “And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is […]
