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[…] any of various slow-moving arboreal edentate mammals (genera Bradypus and Choloepus) that inhabit tropical forests of South and Central America, hang from the branches back downward, and feed on leaves, shoots, and fruits. When you hear the word ‘sloth,’ which definition comes to mind? For me, it’s the animal. I think of that scene […]

[…] looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? […]

[…] phone — scrolling through the lives of friends, family, and, truthfully, a bunch of people I don’t know outside of the confines of social media. Each post on my feed displays what seems like the picture-perfect scenario — happy moments that many of us compare ourselves to and wonder how we can attain the same. Or maybe we’re […]

[…] yourself, but leave it to the wrath of God, as He says, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by doing so you will bring shame to them in hope that they repent. Do […]

[…] what you do). That’s been a tough spot for so many people. In the chaos of these cultural wars constantly surrounding us through 24/7 news cycles and feed updates, we frequently lose sight of a war that’s far more important with far worse implications. It is the war unseen (well, sort of). It’s a […]

[…] what he is like, for in the hearing of the Lord’s words believers experience the joy of fellowship with the Lord himself.” Each one of us must feed our hunger for Christ by the Word of God and help others do the same. 2️⃣ Personal holiness. The apostle Paul wrote, “Be imitators of me, […]

[…] seeing what matters most: 1️⃣ Self — People who are inherently self-focused and so looking to improve themselves at the cost of others for your curated social feed is an idol. Not sure? Ask yourself: have you taken more time getting the perfect picture than you did being present? 2️⃣ Money — People will […]

[…] bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak, and the fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them in justice.” – Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-16  How Does This Point to Jesus?    In Ezekiel 34, we see Christ foretold as our true Shepherd. He is […]

[…] of flour and oil, her son was sick, and she was about to bake her final meal before they died.  Then Elijah showed up and said, “ Feed me with that last cake.” Would this Gentile woman trust God? Wonders of wonders, she does. God rewards her faith and saves her. Her flour doesn’t […]

[…] given a new heart, a new nature, in the likeness of God’s love and heart for others. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we ought to feed and exercise our hearts and mouths towards encouragement and kindness, truth saturated with love, and hope oriented around the joy of new life in Christ. God […]

[…] and MCREST guests in partnership with Warren’s food pantry. As word spread, Wendy was contacted by a parent at her child’s school, who asked whether Woodside could feed her husband’s unit of the National Guard. When the team at Woodside Warren stepped in to serve, this woman was overwhelmed with gratitude. She had called […]

[…] small to make an impact? The God whom the Israelites served in Exodus is the same God who used five loaves of bread and two fish to feed 5,000 people. He is the same God who empowers you and I to be His hands and feet to a world in desperate need of Him. […]

[…] He first gave the call to become a fisher of men. In those moments, three times Jesus asks Peter if he loves Him, and calls Peter to feed his sheep, a call to be restored in relationship and to be on mission with Him. When I was in college, I was newer to the […]

[…] get married.   God’s always put in her heart what He’s put in my heart. She worked in the kitchen back in the days when they used to feed a couple hundred people on Wednesday night. And I said to her one time, ‘You don’t have to do that, you know.’ She said, ‘Yeah, but […]

[…] writes that vengeance is the Lord’s (v.19b), instructing believers to avoid taking revenge when they’re treated unjustly. “To the contrary,” he says, “‘if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.’ Do not be overcome […]

[…] it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome […]