“I’m going fishing.” Three words that he’d said probably a thousand times in his life, but today they meant something different for Peter. On this day, he was going to his beloved lake to find fullness. Though perhaps he wanted to be alone, he wasn’t. Six other disciples hopped in the boat with him for … Continue reading Six Words to Remember About Jesus When Your Nets Are Empty
Category: John
Abiding in Christ Is a Fight for Faith
In a single afternoon, Job’s world was devastated. He lost not only all of his impressive livelihood, but also all ten of his children in a single tragic accident. Yet, from his mouth come surprising and convicting words: Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will leave this life.The LORD gives, and the … Continue reading Abiding in Christ Is a Fight for Faith
What Happens When We Abide
TWEEEEET!!!! At the shrill whistle of the lifeguards, the pools would clear out, leaving only a few adults in the water and sending all of us kids to our towels for some Red Vines, crackers and Easy Cheese, and Capri Suns. For the next ten minutes we would snack, enjoy the summer sunshine, and chat … Continue reading What Happens When We Abide
The Dirtiest One Another
Worm dung farmer, sewer inspector, chimney sweeper, hot tar roofer, garbage pit technician, and avian vomitologist—these are just a handful of the occupations that host Mike Rowe investigated in his long-running series Dirty Jobs. Certainly, a job that requires the study of any type of refuse or animal waste easily qualifies as “dirty.” While I … Continue reading The Dirtiest One Another
Embracing Jesus’ Mindset of Surrender
While winter still has a few punches left to land, spring is finally making its way to the upper Midwest. After multiple school cancellations due not to snow but to temperatures twenty below zero (without windchill), we’re definitely ready for some warmer weather. Around here, even the 30’s are greeted with smiles and t-shirts. The … Continue reading Embracing Jesus’ Mindset of Surrender
In 2025—Let’s Abide.
We had just landed after a twelve-hour flight. Having just wrapped up a month in China, my jet-lagged friends and I were finally back on American soil. Because we were about to scatter across the country to our homes, we each had different travel arrangements. Some had connecting flights immediately; others would take their time … Continue reading In 2025—Let’s Abide.
“I Am” the Treasure (Part 2)
I don’t often write multi-part blog posts, but when I tried to tackle all seven “I Am” Statements in John, it became apparent very quickly that I would never be able to cram them all into one article. If you haven’t had the chance to read the first part, you can find it here. I … Continue reading “I Am” the Treasure (Part 2)
“I Am” the Treasure (Part 1)
Behold. Believe. Abide. Three active verbs encapsulate the entire message of John’s Gospel. The Beloved Apostle tells his readers that he wrote for the express purpose of their belief: But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life … Continue reading “I Am” the Treasure (Part 1)
Treasure in the Dark
“And in despair I bowed my head;‘There is no peace on earth,’ I said.”1 Nineteen century poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow penned these words as part of his Christmas poem today known as “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” Longfellow had seen his share of tragedy as his wife died in his arms after receiving … Continue reading Treasure in the Dark
From Limelight to Shadows: Growing in Humility
A little different. Strange. Eccentric. A bit off. Straight-up weird. No matter how you put it, John the Baptist was not your average guy. He dressed funny, had a strange diet, and played a unique role in prophetic history. Despite his unorthodox appearance, John had a significant following as he prepared people for the coming … Continue reading From Limelight to Shadows: Growing in Humility
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