A good expression of thanks requires grace on the part of both the giver and the receiver. Let's learn from a good example in the book of 2 Kings
Tag: Elisha
The Issue and Its Resolution
How often does our fear of other people’s opinions (or, what we think that they will think about us) keep us from following God’s clear commands?
The Solution
Sometimes, God's solutions in our lives take us through an adventure, to say the least
Bread for Everyone
Did you know that Jesus feeding a lot of people with relatively few loaves of bread wasn't the first time something like that had happened in the Bible?
Bad Stew
While God can provide something from nothing (or practically nothing), He can also take what is bad and make it good.
Blessings in Proportion to Faith
Just as God often rewards faith with His providence, perhaps we can also help others sustain the solutions that they need
Not Just a Handout
Sometimes God's answers to our prayers involve actions from us, and not just His divine power
Participating in God’s Provision
Sometimes, the answer that God provides to our prayers involves some action from us
Owing Someone Else’s Debt
When people get stuck in a situation they can't solve by themselves, bringing the problem to God is a good place to begin
Floating Iron
Sometimes, God evens helps us stay on good terms with our neighbors
Now What?
When a leader is no longer available, what do we do next?
It’s Here (Part II)
Some say that following Jesus has a great "retirement plan" (i.e., talking about spending eternity with God). Let's be sure to not quit that work too early, though!
It’s Here (Part I)
As Elijah and Elisha prepared to part ways, their final conversation can teach us a few things
It’s Coming (Part II)
Have you ever been so focused on something in the future that you missed a significant event in the present?
It’s Coming (Part I)
In order to experience an upcoming event, one must stick around until it occurs
Which Phase Are You In?
Our reaction to an event sometimes changes, depending on whether that event is in the future, the present, or the past
Calling in Reinforcements
Even great prophets like Elijah and Elisha weren't expected to always work alone
Elijah & Elisha
Let's set the stage for a look at the lives of two prophets, perhaps in a way that we haven't done before