Who Are the Twelve?
Today, let's key in on "the twelve." In churcheeze, the 12 refers to Jesus' twelve apostles. Anyone care to name them all? Get out the old children's chorus books. Maybe…
From Struggle to Victory
After the calling, came the doing (see last week's post). It required a lot of pray, a mountain of research, and endless writing. After a couple of years, I had…
The Rest of the Story
After living with the word "Write!" for awhile (see last week's post), I began a study of the book of Matthew for several months. I found myself attracted to the…
Write, Joyce!
How was it that I came to be a writer? Why is it that any of us write? We write to communicate. We write to make to-do lists. We…
On the Road to Emmaus
Before we leave the cross and the resurrection, let's take a look at two followers who had been in Jerusalem, experienced the crucifixion, and heard from the women that, not…
Do You Love Me More Than These?
My husband Jim had been serving for several years as Minister of Music at our church. The chairman of a search committee called from another state and wanted us…
Peter, Redeemed
Searching His Word Seeking His Heart While Peter was surprised and thrilled that Jesus had risen and appeared bodily before the disciples, there must have been a tinge…
It Must Be Spring!
IT MUST BE SPRING I sprouted my leaves one summer day, small ones they were in the month of May. I watched the oak tree, big and strong bearing a…
Peter, He Is Risen Indeed!
After the arrest of Jesus, most of the disciples fled the scene. Perhaps they returned to the upper room where they last spent time with Jesus. I picture them sitting…
Peter, the Denials
Last week, after Peter's debacle with cutting off Malchus' ear, we heard John's testimony that Jesus said, 11 "Put away your sword! Shall I not drink the cup the Father…