The Basis of Identity, Significance, and Purpose.Proverbs 3:5-6“In all you conduct of life, know God, and he will make your ways morally right” (personal translation).People today are looking for an i...  Read More

Truth and RealityJohn 21:24-25At first glance, the two verses that conclude the gospel of John seem to be merely an afterthought. Words that are not deep in significance and service to bring a rather ...  Read More

The One who Controls our LifeJohn 21:18-23Almost all of us would like a glimpse into the future to see what will happen. While we all know that death is inevitable, we ponder and even worry about the ...  Read More

Failure and ForgivenessJohn 21:15-17"Simon, do you love Me more than these? ...Tend My Lambs."Guilt and failure can paralyze us in ministry and our Christian life. It is one thing when we slightly stu...  Read More

Pointing to the future by looking back at the past.John 21:1-14"I am going fishing."Peter was left with a dilemma, uncertain about what to do next. Before the crucifixion, the way seemed clear. Jesus ...  Read More

The purpose of God.John 20:30-31What is the purpose of the Bible, and what is God’s purpose for all his activity in history? Some read the Bible for the stories. They see the Bible as an exciting book...  Read More

Faith, fear, and doubt.John 20:19-29It is easy to lose sight of God and focus on the circumstances. However, we live in a world that is based upon our senses. We investigate and connect with our world...  Read More

The dawning of a new dayJohn 20:11-18Easter remains the most important celebration for the Christian faith, and rightfully so. It is more than just a nice ending to a tragic story. The resurrection is...  Read More

A Day of doubt, confusion, and faith.John 10:1-10We want a faith that fits our rationale. We are always trying to conform God to our perspective. When confronted with the unexplainable, we revert to t...  Read More

When faith becomes public.John 19:31-42At the arrest of Christ, all his followers fled into the obscurity of night. The threat to their safety and the fear of being identified with Christ led to their...  Read More

The single most statement in history.John 20:28-30Three simple words. Common, nondescript words that seem insignificant. Words used every day in many different contexts. Yet within these three words l...  Read More

The Final Act of LoveJohn 19:25-27"Behold, your mother."At the beginning of his public ministry, Christ distanced himself from his mother. This was not meant to reject her and show a lack of concern f...  Read More