Slaying the Monster of Fear
“I’ve come to slay your monster,” announces Beowulf to the harassed kingdom of Hrothgar in the old epic poem. Well, hopefully, I’ve also come to slay your monster. As I…
Month: January 2022
Walking Through 1st Peter #7 – Love One Another
No one likes to eat from a dirty plate or drink from a soiled cup. It’s about as simple as that. Granted, there is a large variation in tolerances between…
Children of Light: John 12:27-36
There are a variety of responses when our balloon of expectations is popped by the pin of reality. Some express anger, others become confused, some just go numb, and a…
No Strings Attached
One thing that I have learned over my years is how to give. Now, that may seem like something I should have learned in Kindergarten, along with sharing and kindness.…
Walking Through 1st Peter: Prepare to Be
The most powerful action words are often the simplest. Consider the power of “if” and the possibilities it unlocks or blocks. We feel moved to do something that requires courage…
Seekers and Servers: John 12:20-26
Shortly after Jesus entered Jerusalem to the shouts of hosanna and the waving of palm branches, some Greeks asked to see Jesus. Beginning in John 12:20 is a conversation Jesus…
A Promise Too Far
One of the lessons that life and the Holy Spirit have taught me is this – be slow to make promises. But what if you or I make a promise…
Walking Through 1st Peter: A Living Hope
A few years ago, our daughter’s family went on a vacation to Florida. Instead of enduring the seventeen hours of drive time they decided to fly. At the appointed time…
John Episode 2: Perceptions
All four gospels recount Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem for Passover. That day is recognized annually as “Palm Sunday” and begins the week leading up to Good Friday and Easter. John…
About You – Insights From the Reader’s Survey
Thanks to all who took the time to respond to our 2022 Reader’s Survey. We had 50 responses with a broad cross-section. Around 2/3rds were men and 1/3ish women. About…
Walk Through 1st Peter – Salvation Explored
How would you explain computers to someone from biblical times? Or, let’s take something simple like running water. Think about it for a moment. We’d have to explain pipes, faucets,…
John: Part Two Episode One
At the beginning of 2020, we walked through the first 11 chapters of John. Those entries can be reread (here). The intent when we paused the series was to pick…