Listening to Jesus Beside the Sea
After Jesus' death and resurrection, a seaside reunion with the Lord taught Peter that being a disciple requires one qualification: a willingness to follow.
After Jesus' death and resurrection, a seaside reunion with the Lord taught Peter that being a disciple requires one qualification: a willingness to follow.
A family is a place that relates to one another, it’s a place where one member feels pain and is supported by others who encourage him or her in the hurt. A family is a place that listens when others speak. It’s a place that cares.
When we treat others with indifference we are making an announcement to them, declaring, “I don’t love you.” Towards whom are you apathetic?
Walking by faith is risky, and the greater the risk the greater our need to trust God. When we trust the Lord we discover how reliable and trustworthy He is.
In the midst of trials we have the greatest opportunity to encounter the risen Jesus…if we have eyes to see.
Walking by faith is never boring; in fact we can become kind of infectious. Each day we have an opportunity to draw others closer to Christ by living out the Gospel.
When we face “impossible tasks” we can choose to give up or become inspired by the challenge.
We can live a few weeks without food, a few days without water, but we can’t live long without hope.
The story of Jesus doesn't end with the cross or even the grave in which He was laid. He is risen! He overcame death and continues to live.
Our world has become impersonal—and we’ve become uninvolved and reluctant to serve others. And yet, it’s in helping others we find the key to a fulfilled life.