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…
Peter, To the Rescue
Peter and the disciples have had at least three warnings that Jesus will be betrayed, turned over to the Romans, flogged, and killed, but will rise again. In spite of…
Peter, Warnings
Peter continues to learn and grow from Jesus' example and teachings, but on one day, he can't quite grasp what Jesus is about to tell the twelve disciples. Jesus has…
Peter, the Up and Down Disciple
As we move toward Easter this month, we will look at events through the eyes of Peter. We saw him begin this journey by confessing his sin to Jesus. (See…