One Word: Petros

This is a talk I gave at my church’s One Word, One Day event.  I thought I’d share it with y’all as well.  Hope you like the written form! It started with a name change.  A holy name change. Well, actually, it started before that, maybe we should start at the beginning, in Matthew 4:18-20. Continue reading “One Word: Petros”

The Women of the Resurrection

In this pic, Jesus looks like He’s playing hide-and-seek with the women. I wanted to prepare this blog post sooner, but time is not on my side lately.  My family could definitely use your prayer.  Gosh, I could use your prayers.  However, better late than never, here’s the follow up to “The Women of theContinue reading “The Women of the Resurrection”

The Women of the Cross

Since early last summer, I’ve been leading a ladies’ Bible study. This week, since it is Holy Week, I prepared a lesson called “The Women of the Cross” to be followed next week by “The Women of the Resurrection.” I know, I know. They could use snappier titles. But I thought both my male andContinue reading “The Women of the Cross”

True Confessions Friday on Thursday:: My thoughts on Peter’s confession and denial of Christ

Growing up in the church, I’ve heard the story of the Jesus’ last days a bazillion times.  My first church even did a passion play, starring my father as one of the 12 disciples.  I was always grateful he didn’t play Judas the betrayer or Peter the denier, even though Peter had the most linesContinue reading “True Confessions Friday on Thursday:: My thoughts on Peter’s confession and denial of Christ”