In John 21:17-22, Jesus asks Peter three times, “Do you love me?” and commands him to “Feed my sheep.” Jesus was affirming Peter’s calling despite a prophecy of his suffering and death. When Peter questions Jesus about John’s fate, Jesus responds, “If I want him to remain alive until I...

The world, the flesh, and the devil conspire to steal our joy every day. Since celebrating the resurrection of Jesus last Sunday, how many days have you continued to celebrate and rejoice? Jesus is still risen. It's not just the grind of work and family that distract us. It's the...

The night Jesus was betrayed, he tried to tell his disciples the inevitable and what was about to take place. He already knew they would abandon him. He knew that Peter would deny him three times, before the rooster crowed. He knew, and yet, he tried to comfort and encourage...

The institution of the Lord's Supper commemorates the Passover and the deliverance of Israel out of the bondage for slavery in Egypt. Everything eaten at the Passover meal had symbolic meaning. The bitter herbs recalled the bitterness of slavery; the salt water signified the tears shed under Egypt’s oppression. The...

The Easter season reminds us of the greatest victory ever won, the triumph of Jesus Christ over sin and death. It is during this time that we not only celebrate his resurrection but also reflect on the meaning of our own journey of faith.The Apostle Paul, writing at the end...