Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Have you ever felt like giving up? Unsure of what to do next, you fall back on what’s familiar, even though it’s not fulfilling. That’s where we find Peter and some of the disciples in our Scripture passage today from the Gospel of John. After the whirlwind of the crucifixion and the resurrection, they feel… Read more
Monday, April 28, 2025
I am the oldest of 29 cousins. More than 70 years ago, our grandparents and parents planned a family reunion every two years. We would gather for an entire week at a Bible camp in the summertime. With the two grandparents, the six siblings and their husbands, and the 29 cousins, there were 43 of… Read more
Saturday, April 26, 2025
When I was a student at Luther Seminary more than 50 years ago, we had daily chapel services. Each of the professors was given a regular opportunity to preach at these services, and we were so fortunate to have a group of world-class preachers in those days. We always looked forward to listening to some… Read more
Friday, April 25, 2025
When Jesus was taken away from the Garden of Gethsemane to be arrested and crucified, Peter and his disciples basically tried to hide. But before he could truly disappear, Peter was confronted three times by people accusing him of being one of Jesus’ followers. Each time, Peter vigorously denied the charges, claiming he never knew… Read more