Got Fish?

Peter’s taxes were due and Peter was broke.“
Peter go fishing,” were the words Jesus spoke.
Peter was glad Jesus’ words he had heeded,
for in the fish’s mouth was the money he needed.
Here are some photos of Matthew.  He loves to fish.

 
 

 
 

A Lesson From Moko

Moko is a bottle-nosed dolphin near the New Zealand coast. Recently he responded to the distress calls of two stranded whales and led them through a channel and into the sea. http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/03/12/nz.whales.ap/index.html
Moko restored them to their intended environment. Due to Moko’s efforts, the whales will hopefully enjoy a few more whale years instead of an [...]

Got Butter?

Last night in Bible Scouts our lesson was about Moses. Following a review of Moses’ life from birth to the burning bush experience, we made butter. We poured heavy whipping cream into a large jar and took turns shaking it.
So what does Moses and butter have in common? Two things–both were transformed from their original [...]

The thjplgr Test

There is a little test I run decisions through,
it always lets me know just exactly what to do.
It’s in Phillipians chapter four and verse eight,
the thjplgr test quickly sets me straight.
The things that are true, honest, just and pure,
must wholly fill my mind, heart and thoughts for sure.
Those things which are lovely and of a [...]

The Serpent – Dove Challenge

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves; be ye therefore wise (Greek word-phronesis) as serpents, and harmless (Greek word-akeraios ) as doves. Matthew 10:16
 Wise/Phronesis – prudent, sensible, using practical wisdom in relationships with others.
Harmless/Akeraios- without any mixture of deceit, without any foreign matter, simple.