Have you ever gone swimming in a lake…in March? You approach it with a toe, expecting to be shocked by the cold, and then recoiling when you finally test the water. Peter’s response to Jesus’ attempt to wash his feet is just like this. Why is that? As we look... [More]

I am growing increasingly aware of our society’s need for community. Facebook and Twitter have quickly become icons simply because they scratch this itch and create a way for people to engage. It may sound funny to talk about the church as a community in today’s world. Most... [More]

The story of grace found in the sacrifice of Christ is wildly extravagant – to the point that we don’t know exactly what to make of it. It’s as if our own taste buds aren’t prepared for it. So let me take you into Peter’s story. Peter’s zeal is unrivaled among his... [More]

According to legend, there was a girl named Ariadne that was the daughter of an evil king. The king was devastated by the death of his son, killed in Athens, so he attacked the city and forced them to pay tribute in the form of young men and women. These young men and women... [More]

When I was in the first grade, one day at school I got in trouble for talking in class. I got in trouble along with my friend and two girls in the class. We had to stay in during recess and clean the chalkboards. We stayed while everyone else left the room – including the teacher.... [More]

The other day I was reading a book to one of my sons and I started to have some blindspots in my vision. I couldn’t see just off center in one of my eyes. It was so bad that I had to put the book down. I went into my room and closed my eyes for a few minutes thinking that perhaps... [More]