When Christ Looked at Peter

Luke records a significant detail in Luke 22:61: “And the Lord turned and looked at Peter.” Jesus was in Caiaphas’s house, a man of sorrows approaching his death. At the precise moment of Peter’s denial, the rooster crowed, and Jesus, likely looking out the window, locked eyes with the apostle. How do you think JesusContinue reading “When Christ Looked at Peter”

It’s All About Jesus

If you grew up in church, you’re probably familiar with the well-known Bible stories. You’ve marveled at Noah’s floating zoo, you’ve faced down giants in your life like David, maybe you’ve even dared to be a Daniel. And that’s just the Old Testament. In the Gospels you learned about Jesus’s miracles, and perhaps also thatContinue reading “It’s All About Jesus”

What’s Love Got to Do With It

It is virtually impossible to exaggerate the importance of love. Nothing is more basic to true spirituality than this singular virtue. Nothing is more central to Christian living. At the very heart of authentic discipleship is love. Without love, we are nothing. When Jesus was asked, “Which is the great commandment in the Law?” (Matt.Continue reading “What’s Love Got to Do With It”