Leading up to this point has been quite a whirlwind for Peter. Peter, as we know, has always been one that was too quick to open his mouth before thinking about it. Peter has been told by Jesus that he would be the rock on which the church was built. We also all know the moment when Jesus tells Peter that he will deny Jesus 3 times before the rooster crows. We then see Peter being too quick to ope...  Read More

Main Point and Overview:  What an exhilarating time for the disciples. They watched their Lord and Master get murdered, only to rise again from the grave! It must have felt like a whirlwind of activity with their heads spinning! Now, Jesus would give to them some final words before he would no longer see them until heaven. In particular, he called them to selfless sacrifice and Gospel-centered bol...  Read More

The Detroit Lions are getting a lot of press time and national attention this year and I’m excited to say that for the first time in a few decades it’s actually good and optimistic. This team has had a successful season thus far and has really turned their record upside down. Speaking of upside-down, wide receiver Amon-ra St. Brown became an instant icon, executing a celebratory headstand after a ...  Read More

We have all had a moment where things didn't go the way that we had planned. Maybe it was a friendship that fell apart, or a job you didn't get. No matter what it was we walked away upset and confused. As I was graduating from college, I had made up my mind that I would be working in sports, but when that door continued to close, I became more and more upset and confused, but why? Was I upset that...  Read More

We’ve all heard the saying “Don’t be a doubting Thomas.” We had a saying in the Air Force, “Have a healthy sense of cynicism.” It didn’t mean to be paranoid, but rather don’t take everything at face value. In other words, it’s okay to want to be confident. Thomas often gets harshly judged because he wanted proof that Jesus was alive. At this point, his faith in Jesus was at a crossroads. It was a ...  Read More

Our scripture reading for today, John 20:19-23, marks a profound moment in the New Testament. Jesus, having risen from the dead, appears to his disciples. This moment is not just a reunion; it is a reinstatement of their mission, a revitalization of their purpose, and a commissioning that echoes through the ages.   To fully appreciate the significance of this passage, it is essential to understand...  Read More