Tag Archives: Peter

Overcoming Your Fear of Death

Question: “How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?” Answer: Even the most secure, devout believer can have occasions when they fear death. It is hard-wired into our systems to avoid death. And … Continue reading

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The Impulsive Christian

“Unstable as water, you shall not have preeminence.”  Genesis 49:4 “Walking on water is easy to someone with impulsive boldness, but walking on dry land as a disciple of Jesus Christ is something altogether different. Peter walked on the water … Continue reading

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Impulsive Peter

Peter was the magnificent failure.  But I’m grateful for his story.  As we examine his life and his actions and decisions, we see a man who was so much like us.  I relate and understand Peter more then any other disciple … Continue reading

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Do You Really Love Me?

  “When they finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”     He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”     Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”     Again Jesus said, … Continue reading

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Making Gethsemane Even Harder

“ Then he returned and found the disciples asleep. He said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Couldn’t you watch with me even one hour?”  Mark 14:37 I honestly think what broke Jesus up the most was being disappointed by His trusty … Continue reading

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