by Jill Tomey | Nov 25, 2025 | Faith Reflection
The Good Samaritan Teaches Us About Authenticity The parable of the Good Samaritan has transcended spiritual literature as to become a well-known colloquial phrase meaning someone who helps a stranger. In the story, a man who is presumed to be a Jew is beaten, robbed...
by Jill Tomey | Oct 29, 2025 | Faith Reflection
Cautiousness Prayer Dear Jesus, We praise you for your goodness and mercy and thank you for the example of kindness in your life. We remember how you were Cautious when you left cities that did not receive you. Guide us to think before we speak and to think through...
by Jill Tomey | Oct 29, 2025 | Faith Reflection
Gamaliel Teaches Us About Cautiousness In the days after the Resurrection, Jesus’ apostles were preaching and healing the sick. The high priest was jealous of the attention they were receiving, and he had them thrown in prison. That night, an angel let them out...
by Jill Tomey | Aug 29, 2025 | Faith Reflection
Barnabas Teaches Us About Kindness Barnabas was filled with words of goodwill and kindness. His given name was Joseph, but the apostles called him Barnabas, which means “a son of encouragement or comfort. We first meet Barnabas in Acts of the Apostles when he sold his...
by Jill Tomey | Aug 29, 2025 | Faith Reflection
Kindness Prayer Dear Jesus, We praise you for your goodness and mercy and thank you for the example of kindness in your life. We remember how you healed the sick and fed the hungry. Help us to show concern for others in my words and actions. Teach us to be alert to...
by Jill Tomey | Jul 27, 2025 | Faith Reflection
David Teaches Us About Responsibility King Saul of Israel had become very self-centered and ineffective in his governmental affairs, and God decided it was time to groom his replacement. God sent Samuel, the prophet, to find and anoint the new king, but only gave him...
