Category Archives: John

When Jesus spoke, people were blown away. From the beginnings of His public ministry, when He taught in the Capernaum synagogue on the Sabbath, those who heard Him “were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having … Continue reading →

Home should be a safe place . . . a place of refuge . . . a place of acceptance and understanding . . . a place, when all other places are hostile, of peace and protection. Alas, for way … Continue reading →

I like routine . . . especially my morning routine. From the time I get up to the time I arrive at work, pretty much the same boxes are checked and the same motions are gone through. Over the past … Continue reading →

I don’t do well with diets. Not because I can’t be disciplined . . . but because I like food . . . I enjoy eating . . . I like taste. Sugar-free, fat-free, taste-free just doesn’t do it for … Continue reading →

For the sake of unity we downplay it. Hymns vs. modern praise and worship or, as we used to call it, “choruses.” Piano only vs. a multi-piece band. Slow and reverent vs. up beat and joyful. The old songs of … Continue reading →

I’m wrestling a bit this morning with a statement that I know is concerning Christ but I feel like applies to me as well. A truth that concerns the uniqueness of Jesus but which I feel is also true of … Continue reading →

It must have been quite the scene. The young upstart Rabbi had come to Jerusalem for His first Passover celebration since “going public.” He had started to gather a following . . . He had called some disciples . . … Continue reading →

I bought Ricky Scaggs’ latest CD a couple of weeks ago on iTunes. I bought it thinking it would be more of his classic bluegrass style of music . . . but it wasn’t . . . it was very … Continue reading →

It occurs to me that as much can be communicated with the tone of voice as with the words themselves. And what brings that to mind this morning is reading again Thomas’ words in John 20. He was called Thomas, … Continue reading →