Tag: Peter

Just Take the First Step

Oh how sweet the memories of helping my children and grandchildren take their first steps.  It was an achievement for them, but even more so, it was an achievement for us.  Jesus understands children and He understands us.  He Who created water certainly knew His ability for walking on water.  Nowhere do we read about…

By Donna Wuerch Noble October 17, 2024 Off

Wisdom for all Ages

Let me take you back in time to our cattle ranching days — a little piece of paradise, with about 75 black Angus cattle under our care. I was the designated “helper” when it came to vaccinating, castrating, and tagging our young bovines. Not the most glamorous job, but someone had to do it! One…

By Donna Wuerch Noble August 20, 2024 Off

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…

By Donna Wuerch Noble June 23, 2024 Off

Our Upper Hands

Many old and faithful songs are hidden in my heart’s storehouse. I can’t help myself from sharing them. This one was recorded by Anne Murray: “Put your hand in the hand of the man who stilled the water.Put your hand in the hand of the man who calmed the sea.Take a look at yourself and…

By Donna Wuerch Noble May 24, 2024 Off

Owning Up to Our Authority

We’re still navigating our way with Jesus when He was in and out of places after His resurrection. He served up fried fish for His disciples by a campfire as they came to Him from their fishing boat. Jesus gave plenty of opportunities for witnesses to see Him alive and well AFTER He came back…

By Donna Wuerch Noble April 13, 2024 Off

My Grace Needs Help

I’ve heard and sung about God’s amazing grace all my life. Though we make mistakes and have not-nice attitudes and are weak in our grace to others, God loves us deeply anyway. Grace – God’s unmerited favor — is always helping us in our weaknesses. “But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for…

By Donna Wuerch Noble October 26, 2023 Off

Stretching Time

You know the deal. We stretch our faith and go for it – as in: “Yes, we’re buying a home” or “Yes, I’m changing jobs — the pay is less, but it’s what I love to do.” Or, like my beloved sis and brother-in-law, they are retiring. It’s been a stretch for them to train…

By Donna Wuerch Noble May 3, 2023 Off