We see the miracle of Jesus feeding 5000. There were a lot of extra people around because Passover was coming up soon. They find themselves in the conundrum of not having enough food for all these people who are gathered to hear Jesus. They could perhaps go buy food, but that would take a lot of time, not to mention money. And how do you source food quickly for this many people? How many people would be required to carry it back? I don't really think there's an avenue for coordinating food for this gathering.

On the surface he seems to be expressing doubt or uncertainty, but in reality it is a humble faith statement. He does not presume upon God, but rather speaks from humility, dependence, and submission.

A very popular movie and book right now is: Project Hail Mary. Unusual for Hollywood, there is no swearing and it is a clean movie.

The name comes not from a Biblical reference, but the sports term for a long-shot, in this case, a long shot for the survival of Earth.

Scientists have studied, and say it takes around 3 or 4 years, for a dolphin to be able to navigate with a sea sponge in its mouth.

We may not always truly believe that God will answer as we ask. As we pray for those who are seriously ill - even mortally so - we may not fully believe God will miraculously act. Perhaps we dare not be so bold in prayer because we sense it will reflect poorly on God’s reputation if He does not act as we ask.

As a Christian Stephen was no longer called on to follow the Mosaic Law, though that Law still existed. And Stephen seems to have recognized the freedom he had in terms of that Law sooner than most in the Church.

The lesson of Barnabas is that encouragement is vital. His encouragement was not merely a warm hug or pat on the back, but helpful admonition to “remain true to the Lord” - both in personal relationship with him, and in faithfulness to His teaching.

How often do you find yourself caught in a moment, feeling incomplete, unsure what comes next?

What is something you have been afraid of in your life?  Not just worried about or fretful over, but downright fearful.  Most of us haven’t experienced fear like David did…