{This work of fiction is based on the framework of John 21:15-19. Previously, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4} The beach was waking up. Gulls bobbed on the water, squawking at the fishermen and diving for food. Other boats pulled up to the shore, their crews gaping at the huge catch that had ... Read More
That’s My Mom: A Tribute
How can we number the things a mother teaches her children? Mothers teach children how to tie, how to dress, how to brush their teeth, and how to use their manners. The mechanics of life become a bit more complex in the teenage years. We teach them to drive, and to answer out loud when spoken to ... Read More
No One Dared Ask Him
{This work of fiction is based on the framework of John 21:10-14. Previously, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3} It was just a few moments before the hull of the boat sliced into the shore. “Bring some of the fish you just caught,” Jesus hollered. Peter swallowed the bread, jogged to the boat ... Read More
Welcomed With Forgiveness
{This work of fiction is based on the framework of John 21:8-9. Previously Part 1, Part 2} Water rushed into his ears, and muted the night sounds. The quiet underwater allowed the screaming questions and the agonizing apology to echo. When Peter broke the surface, he saw Jesus bending over ... Read More
Daybreak Surprise
{This work of fiction is based on the framework of John 21:6-7. Previously, Part 1:} Peter coiled the ropes into a sloppy pile on the deck. The man on the shore called to them again, but Peter couldn’t hear over the lapping water and sliding ropes “What did he say?” Peter ... Read More