Tested by Jesus (John 6:1-15) By David Soper Jesus soon saw a huge crowd of people coming to look for him. Turning to Philip, he asked, “Where can we buy bread to feed all these people?” He was testing Philip, for he already knew what he was going to do.  John 6:5-6 Are you Google material?  The only way you’ll know is to submit yourself to the gauntlet of employee ... Read More >

Living Faith (John 4:43-54) Then Jesus told him, “Go back home. Your son will live!” And the man believed what Jesus said and started home. John 4:50 This man is no different than most of us. When we have pain in our lives, we want God to fix it. Lord, I’m sick, please heal me, I’m lonely, please bring me a friend, I’m out of work, please give me a job, ... Read More >

Harvest of Souls (John 4:31-42) By David Soper “You know the saying, ‘Four months between planting and harvest.’ But I say, wake up and look around. The fields are already ripe for harvest.” John 4:35 The harvest is ready, and like the disciples, we just need to wake up and look around us.  Recently, my wife bought me a golf ball retriever and it has turned me ... Read More >