Scripture Reading — Acts 4:1-22“When they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit. . . .”— Matthew 10:19Are you ever at a loss for words? I am, at times, in difficult or sensitive situati

Scripture Reading — Acts 2:22-39“Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.”— Acts 2:38How many keys do you have? I have several keys that I use often, and we have lots of old or unused keys at home.Jesus gave Peter the most important keys

Scripture Reading — Acts 1:15-26In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty). . . .— Acts 1:15Have you heard of the “Peter Principle”? It’s a management theory by Laurence J. Peter suggesting that employees will rise to the level of their incompeten

Scripture Reading — John 21:1-19Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.”— John 21:17This passage echoes a couple of earlier scenes in the story of Jesus and his disciples.On the night Jesus was arrested, while Peter crouched for warmth by a fire in the high priest’s courtyard, he was asked three times by some o

Scripture Reading — John 20:1-10Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter. . . .— John 20:3I’m not much of a runner. I prefer walking. In an urgent situation, though, I would run if I had to. When Peter and John heard that Jesus’ tomb h

Scripture Reading — John 18:1-14Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?”— John 18:11I sometimes carry a small pocket knife—not for protection, but for small tasks like slicing apples to eat. Peter, however, carried a sword for protection on the

Scripture Reading — Matthew 26:31-35Peter replied, “Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will.”— Matthew 26:33There’s wisdom in the saying “Never say never.” But when we are determined not to do something, we can easily say, “I’ll never do that!”After the Last Supper, Peter passionately