by Jill Tomey | Jan 19, 2025 | Faith Reflection
The Grateful Leper Teaches Us about Gratitude One day, when Jesus was walking through a small village he noticed a group of ten lepers. They stood far away from the crowd and shouted, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us.” The lepers knew who Jesus was and that...
by Jill Tomey | Jan 19, 2025 | Faith Activity
Overflow You will need a cup, a dishpan or large bowl and a measuring cup that is twice the size of the first cup. Place the empty cup into a dishpan or large bowl. Fill the measuring cup with water. Gather the family and begin a discussion about being grateful for...
by Jill Tomey | Jan 19, 2025 | Bible Verses
Gratefulness Verses “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the...
by Jill Tomey | Dec 30, 2024 | Faith Reflection
Endurance Prayer Dear Jesus,We praise you for your goodness and mercy and thank you for the example of Endurance in your life. We remember how you endured the cross and grave for our salvation. Help us to embrace our roles as your servants here on Earth and be all...
by Jill Tomey | Dec 30, 2024 | Bible Verses
Endurance Verses “More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.” Romans 5:3-4 “For what credit is there if, when you sin and are harshly treated, you endure it...
by Jill Tomey | Dec 30, 2024 | Faith Reflection
Peter Teaches Us About Endurance We all remember the story of Peter denying that he knew Jesus just before Jesus was crucified. How do you think Peter felt after he denied knowing Jesus? We know that Peter went on to become a great preacher and became the first Pope...