Loves Declaration

Loves Declaration

Imagine you are one of Jesus’ disciples (well, actually, you are) that fateful night of his betrayal. We’ve just finished our Passover meal, sung a hymn, and are now walking out into the cool evening. Jesus has washed our feet, tied the implications of Passover to his...
Jesus, Peter, and a Charcoal Fire

Jesus, Peter, and a Charcoal Fire

When they (the disciples) landed, they saw a fire of burning coals with fish on it, and some bread. …When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said,...
Jesus, Peter, and a Charcoal Fire

Jesus, Peter, and a Few Fish

“Friends,” Jesus calls to them, “haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered. He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” –John 21:5 NASB   Recently we were watching a movie in which the husband (played by Paul Bettany)...
In Vision

In Vision

From the beginning, Peter was all in. Jesus said to leave everything, and he did. From early on, Peter said what he thought, when he thought it, and how he thought it. And the “it” was usually his opinion about how things should go. Jesus did not hesitate to set him...
Stories of Jesus…Do You Love Me?

Stories of Jesus…Do You Love Me?

Based on John 21 I should have just kept my big mouth shut. If only I hadn’t promised to stay with him to the end. If only I hadn’t turned on him. If only I’d known what to say when he appeared in the room that first time. Every time I’ve seen him since he came back,...