A Lesson Learned on a Boat with Jesus

        I recently spent some time talking to folks from our congregations about an event in the life of Jesus and His disciples.  After a full day of healing and ministering, Jesus got in a boat to head to the other side of the Sea of Galilee.  Now the Sea of Galilee is not a sea but a lake.  It is located over 600 feet below sea…

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Peace Be Still

Jesus was traveling with His disciples on a boat, everything seemed normal, that is until a storm happened.  I think we can relate to the disciples.  There have been times of tranquility and peace in my life.  One can begin to think that it will always be that way.  Some storms give a warning that they are coming, most just ‘pop-up.’   Jesus was resting and was sleeping through the…

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Storms

We had a storm go through our neighborhood this morning.  It rained hard, thunder and lightning and wind.  A large limb fell on the road and made quite a mess.  We lost power for a little while as well.  Storms put on quite a show.  They are filled with wind and noise and rain.  Living on the edge of a camp ground, I have noticed some positives regarding storms.  The…

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