What the Father Blesses – John 13:12-20
After Jesus washed the disciples’ feet, He again took His place at the table and asked a question. Now, I love questions. As a teacher myself, both in the church…
Category: Series
Walking Through 1st Peter #9, Living Stones
One a cold and rainy morning not so long ago we laid out where our new pole barn would set. We had marked it out earlier to get a feel…
How to Begin – John 13:1-11
Today’s encouragement is meant for all but is especially directed at those who feel a call to minister, evangelize, teach, pastor, or lead. Lambchow receives prayer requests and emails from…
What the Father Says – John 12:44-50
It’s difficult to express emotions through writing. That’s one reason why the symbolic icons of emojis are so popular. I wonder how our understanding of the Bible would change if…
Get it? John 12:37-43
Ever “get” something. I mean the kind of “get” when we suddenly understand a concept or have a clearer insight into a problem—that “aha” moment often pictured as a lightbulb…
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…
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…
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…
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…
An Overcoming Life
Reading the Bible and hearing those precious promises can be disheartening at times. We read about how we overwhelmingly conquer through Jesus in Romans 8:37, but our lives may feel…