Limited or Limitless Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon, the son of John; you shall be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter). – John 1:42 Mark 1:16-18: As He was going along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in theContinue reading “Limited or Limitless”
Category Archives: 21st Century Biblical Reflections
A God of Second Chances
A God of Second Chances Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time. – Jonah 3:1 John 21:15-17: “Jesus asked Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?’ ‘Yes, Lord,’ Peter replied, ‘you know I love you.’ ‘Then feed my lambs,’ Jesus told him. Jesus repeatedContinue reading “A God of Second Chances”
When Clay Talks Back ∙∙∙
When Clay Talks Back ∙∙∙ What sorrow awaits those who argue with their Creator. Does a clay pot argue with its maker? Does the clay dispute with the one who shapes it, saying, ‘Stop, you’re doing it wrong!’ Does the pot exclaim, ‘How clumsy can you be?’ – Isaiah 45:9 How foolish can you be?Continue reading “When Clay Talks Back ∙∙∙”
Masters or Disasters ∙∙∙
Masters or Disasters ∙∙∙ Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. – Ephesians 4:32 1 Peter 3:8-12 Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted and keep a humble attitude. Don’tContinue reading “Masters or Disasters ∙∙∙”
Making All Things New ∙∙
Making All Things New ∙∙ This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun – 2 Corinthians 5:17 Revelations 21:1-7 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared, andContinue reading “Making All Things New ∙∙”