On three occasions after Christ’s crucifixion, Jesus asks Peter, “Do you love me.” And when Peter professes his love, Christ tells him to “feed my lambs.” There are lots of hidden meanings in this story including Peter who denied Christ three times being asked three times if he loves Jesus. But despite Jesus being the…
Grandparents
At my grandchildren’s school they have Grandparent’s day. We meet their teachers, listen to the children sing and explain their lessons, and of course, hear a pitch for contributions to the school. Grandparent’s day has got me thinking. Is the nature of God more like a mother or father, or is it possible that God…
Passover
I hope I am not violating some ancient tradition by texting this close to Passover, but I’m pretty sure they didn’t text during Moses’s time. I apologize for being absent. The day before Easter, I fell down the stairs again which led to a series of mishaps. Nothing life-threatning, but too much time in hospitals…
He Showed Them His Wounds
After saying this, he showed them his hands and his side, and when they saw the Lord, the disciples were overjoyed. — John 20:20. God invites us to do as Jesus did to his disciples. There is always a time, during our prayers, to “show God our wounds.” We may feel unworthy, our pains and…
Woodshed
On occasion, I need a good “talking to” from God. Somehow God seems to know exactly when I need it and what needs to be said. My mother had the same skill. This time I had let my maturity be my excuse for being irritable, being judgmental, and being more sensitive to my own petty…