The Barefoot Evangelist

Yesterday’s Lessons for Today’s People

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Who told you God was disappointed in you?

Somewhere along the way, a lot of Christians learned that God is perpetually disappointed in us. God is apparently sitting somewhere above the clouds with arms crossed, watching us fail to pray enough, read our Bibles enough, attend church enough, give enough, believe correctly enough, or behave well enough. We have taken “God so loved…

Sunday Reflection – August 9, 2026

. From 2023 Trust in Jesus Matthew 14 22 At once, Jesus made his disciples get into a boat and start back across the lake. But he stayed until he had sent the crowds away. 23 Then he went up on a mountain where he could be alone and pray. Later in the evening, he was still there. 24 By this…

Finding our calm (August 9th)

Read Matthew 14:22-33 with your family. Sometimes life feels like a storm. Maybe you have a fight with a friend, you’re nervous about starting something new, or something at home is difficult. Peter discovered that when he kept looking at Jesus, he found the courage to do something amazing. But when he paid attention only…