Jesus walks on the water and it terrifies the disciples. Would it terrify us?

Today we look at one of the most well known miracles of Jesus, the feeding of the 5000.

In today's passage we see the end of the life and ministry of John the Baptist and what we can learn from him.

We'd expect Jesus to receive a hero's welcome after everything he's done. Instead he is rejected and we are reminded to press on in the work God has called us to.

We close out 2018 and look ahead to 2019 with a call to have faith, be present, and give comfort.

The love of God sent Jesus once and will send him again.

Joy comes in response to God. In response to his restoration; his joy; and his comfort.

Christ came to bring us peace, peace with one another, and peace with God.

Hope is the assurance of a better future, grounded in the past, which affects the present.