Author: Brian Morgan

So whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink, nor about your body, what you shall put on.

I love you, Lord, my strength.

The sixth chapter of the Gospel of John is a powerful chapter, filled with signs and wonders in the life and ministry of Jesus. The chapter opens with Jesus and his disciples at the Sea of Galilee. Followed by thousands of followers, Jesus performs one of the most powerful signs during his life on earth. With just a few loaves of bread and a few small fish, Jesus feeds the multitude.

I love listening to music. There are so many wonderful Christian songs with powerful messages. Whether they are great hymns or contemporary songs, I find tremendous comfort and inspiration in the lyrics, melodies, and performances of these songs. One of the songs that I appreciate is “How Far” by Tasha Layton. It is a powerful song that beautifully reflects the message of our faith.

Our days are filled with small pictures of beauty and joy. It is sometimes difficult to see the good things around us. Our focus determines what we see. If we are focused on the negative, it will seem as though we only encounter bad things in our lives. If we are intentional about looking for the positive in our lives, we will find that we discover more beauty and joy than we realize.

Tamie Konzier and her young son were out running errands one day. They stopped off at a small restaurant for lunch. They were enjoying their lunch together. They had a wonderful waitress who helped make the experience all the more enjoyable. While they were eating, Tamie noticed that her waitress was having a difficult time walking. She then overheard her waitress telling another person that her back was constantly hurting, but her social security was not enough.

The smallest act of kindness can make a substantial difference, sending ripples across a community. Taking time to help a person can brighten their day. Kindness has the power to overcome the saddest of times. Our intentional kindness conveys the love and mercy of God in an honest and tangible way.

That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them.

Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.