by Jill Tomey | Jan 1, 2022 | Faith Reflection
King David Teaches Us About Initiative In Old Testament times, King David demonstrated initiative as he engaged Goliath in battle (I Samuel 17:45-51). As a young shepherd, David saw the need (kill this giant of the enemy Philistine army which no one else dares to try...
by Jill Tomey | Jun 25, 2021 | Faith Reflection
Jonathan Teaches Us about Loyalty Jonathan was the son of King Saul. Normally, a son would succeed his father to the throne, but Jonathan knew that he would never be King. He knew that his best friend, David, was destined to be King. When David demonstrated courage...
by Jill Tomey | May 1, 2021 | Faith Reflection
Availability Prayer Dear Jesus, We praise you for your goodness and mercy and thank you for the example of availability in your life. You were always available to God’s people to answer their questions and to heal their sick. Please help us to put others ahead of...
by Jill Tomey | May 1, 2021 | Faith Reflection
Samuel Teaches Us About Availability Samuel was just a young lad when God called to him. Samuel had been sleeping in the temple when he heard someone call his name. He got up and went to his mentor, Eli, whom he thought had called to him. Eli responded that he hadn’t...
by Jacqueline Schmucki | Apr 1, 2021 | Faith Reflection
Four Men Teach Us about Cooperation Four men brought a friend of theirs, who was paralyzed, to see Jesus. The building was very crowded, and they could not get in the door. Instead, they went up on the roof, and they lowered their friend down on his mat to see Jesus....
by Jacqueline Schmucki | Apr 1, 2021 | Faith Reflection
Cooperation Prayer Dear Jesus, We praise you for your goodness and mercy and thank you for the example of cooperation in your life. You always worked with those around you. Help us listen to others to understand their perspective and do our part in group efforts....