This is the sixth in a series of posts on St. Peter’s experiences at the very first Easter. The setting is the courtyard of the High Priest Peter was with John and others (possibly the temple police and soldiers) in the courtyard of Caiaphas’ house while Jesus was on trial upstairs (Matthew 26:69-75; Mark 14:66-72; Luke 22:54-62;…
This is the fifth in a series of posts on St. Peter’s experiences at the very first Easter. This setting is the courtyard of the High Priest Most of us know Peter denied knowing Jesus, but we need to understand the setting for these denials to know what Peter was facing. Jesus endured two trials: One before the Jewish religious leaders…
This is the fourth in a series of posts on St. Peter’s experiences at the very first Easter. The setting is the Garden of Gethsemane Shortly after Jesus agonized in prayer over His impending death, Judas, one of Jesus’ followers who had already allowed Satan to control him and was cooperating with the religious leaders who sought…
This is the third in a series of posts on St. Peter’s experiences at the very first Easter. The setting is the Garden of Gethsemane After Jesus put away the towel and basin of water and ate the Passover meal with His followers, He taught them a great deal about what would happen in the days that followed (John 14 – 17). Later that evening…
This is the second in a series of posts on St. Peter’s experiences at the very first Easter. The setting is the Upper Room where the Passover meal was held. After finishing the Passover meal, Jesus spoke in somewhat cloaked terms about being “glorified” (a reference to His death and the salvation that would be possible through His…
Want to be clean? Dr. Paul Virts starts a series on the life of Peter, starting with Jesus washing of his feet.
Sometimes, it’s easy to wonder if God even hears our prayers. We tend to think we are one small voice among millions knocking on God’s heart with our requests. I used to think God didn’t have time for me or my insignificant prayers. Why would he bend down and listen to needs when there were much “bigger problems” to care for? There was…
My life changed one Good Friday.
Our lives have a purpose and God created us with an intention. We read books, we hear messages, many blogs, and even more posts, that talk about how unique we are. When it comes to the dreams department though sometimes, it seems when we don’t excel in something we were at the end of the gifts and talented line when God passed out…
Life is so much easier when we are not actually pursuing our dreams, but if God has placed something in our hearts, he will have our back as we press forward.
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Laura Rae wrote a book that helped me immensely while caring for my wife. Today, I have the privilege of conversing with her.
Mr. and Mrs. Bald Eagle are back tending their massive nest and TWO eggs!
