The Race
In John 20:3-4, we read: “So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.” This moment of friendly competition between Peter and John gives us a lighthearted glimpse into their human nature. Visualize this with me:John: I won!Peter: Who’s ever…
Behind Closed Doors
Ever say: “I’m waiting for doors to open”, meaning a job opportunity, or patiently waiting for a store to open its doors, or the cash windfall that you could sure use that’s behind those closed doors? Remember when we placed our hands and fingers in a position to show “Here’s the church; here’s the steeple.”…
Let’s Take a Walk
I’ve loved seeing the Easter photos of families enjoying their Easter celebrations – their new Easter clothes, meals together, and egg hunts. My youngest two grands (16 and 18) still hunt for the eggs that their mama “rabbit” hid in their back yard. I know Mama Rabbit’s story – she wants to hold onto the…
Come, Follow Me
You may have heard the saying “Don’t just talk the talk — walk the walk!” Many put on their game faces when it comes to talking a good talk about how much they love God and even promise to live their lives as one of Christ’s followers. But when they’re face to face with intimidation…
We are Everywhere and We will Change the World
Today is called “Ascension Sunday” in commemoration of Jesus “moving on up” to Glory! Well, the actual 40-days was last Thursday — but it takes a glorious Sunday to join in a throng together (well, maybe not a throng in body, but in spirit) to rejoice — not only that Jesus was raised from the…