Eastertide – Spirits Renewed
Last week, ("Eastertide - Minds Opened") we saw how Jesus proved to the disciples that he had risen by appearing directly to them. Then he opened their minds so they could understand…
The Twelve Disciples
Perhaps when you were young, you learned the little tune that named the twelve disciples. If not, or if you've forgotten it, Matthew, Mark, and Luke give us a list,…
Feeding the 5000 – Let’s Get Organized
Okay, now we have something to work with to feed 5000+ people—five barley loaves of bread and two fish. (See Feeding the 5000 - Time to Eat) Not a lot…
Point of View – Ear Cut Off
Perhaps you remember the incident in the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus had taken the disciples with him at a late hour to pray and to prepare for what He knew…
Cock Crowing Experiences
Ever remember a time when you've had a moment of truth? I took my grandchildren to a skating rink recently and it dawned on me, I'll never skate again.…
Peter – Mercy
Searching His Word Seeking His Heart As morning breaks, we find Peter still weeping in anguish over failing his master. Not only does he deny that he even knows Jesus,…
Peter – Defense to Denial
Searching His Word Seeking His Heart Again, we will see the ups and downs…
Peter – One Step Back
Searching His Word Seeking His Heart In last week's blog Peter rose to the top of the list with his comment. (See "Peter - Time to Shine") This week we see…
Peter – Time to Shine!
I love this fall season—the colors so vibrant in the sunshine. Throughout the summer, trees blend together in shades of green. But this time of year, one by one, trees…
Peter – Walking on Water
As we come to that familiar passage where Peter walks on the water, we must remember that he has come a long way in his experiences with Jesus. Peter has watched…