Nets, Fish, and the New Creation

(John 21:1-11  ESV)  (1) After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way.  (2) Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together.  (3) Simon Peter said to them,… Continue reading Nets, Fish, and the New Creation

Getting Free of the Bondage of Magical Thinking

(Matthew 6:7-8  ESV)  (7) "And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words.  (8) Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Children often think magically. They believe that their… Continue reading Getting Free of the Bondage of Magical Thinking