In Episode 4 Simon Peter comes to the end of himself. He reckons with a debt he cannot pay, and has dug himself into a hole that he cannot get out of on his own. Peter grapples with a “I-can-fix-it-myself Syndrome” and it takes his wife Eden’s truth-speaking to wake him up. … More Chosen 4 – The False Gospel of Self Help
“Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me! Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught … More His Name is Peter 7 – Life Outside the Boat
“Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas”(which, when translated, is Peter)” (John 1:42). Dear Peter Bjorn, There were many names popular in Jesus’ day. Simon was on the top of the boy list for sure. Likewise, there were the popular names of 2011 when you were … More His Name Is Peter 5 – Nickname
Peter said, “Master, I’m ready for anything with you. I’d go to jail for you. I’d die for you!” Jesus said, “I’m sorry to have to tell you this, Peter, but before the rooster crows you will have three times denied that you know me.” (Luke 22:33-34) Dear Peter Bjorn, The first thing you should know … More His Name Is Peter 4 – A Masterpiece in the Making
Dear Peter Bjorn, When I was a teenager I met another Peter who turned out to be a lot like Simon Peter in the Bible. We would become the best of friends, as we are still today. There’s a scene in John 1 where Simon Peter’s brother Andrew has a powerful encounter with Jesus, and … More His Name Is Peter 3 – My Best Friend
“Simon Peter asked him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus replied, “Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.” Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” (John 13:33-37) Dear Peter Bjorn, I want to introduce you to two very special people — … More His Name Is Peter 2 – Jesus’ Best Friend
My firstborn buddy turns 3 years today, and I’m reposting this series from his birth on the meaning of his name. Enjoy! -JB What’s in a name, anyways? In a culture where most parents choose names that sound nice or are currently trendy, we find ourselves far from the world of the Bible. Names were … More His Name Is Peter 1
Jeremy L. Berg 