{This work of fiction is based on the framework of John 21:1-5.} It was a dreary but familiar rhythm. Peter cast out his net and heard it slap the surface and then hiss as it sunk. Hand over hand, Peter and John drew it back in scraping ropes over the hull. Slap. Hiss. Scrape. … [Read more...] about Frustrated Waiting
Fresh Look at the Familiar
A Fresh Look at the Familiar: Saved
{This work of fiction is based on the framework of Scripture found in Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:23-27, and Luke 8:22-25} {See also, Part 1, Part 2 Part 3} Andrew peeled his fingers off the oar, and examined his pruned and blistered hands. Why were we so afraid? He had no answer for … [Read more...] about A Fresh Look at the Familiar: Saved
A Fresh Look at the Familiar: Silence
{This work of fiction is based on the framework of Scripture found in Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:23-27, and Luke 8:22-25} {Part 1, Part 2} Andrew couldn’t hear a thing over the howling wind and crashing waves. But he did see Jesus roll off the bench after Phillip shook him. Rain pounded … [Read more...] about A Fresh Look at the Familiar: Silence
A Fresh Look at the Familiar: Fear
{This work of fiction is based on the framework of Scripture found in Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:23-27, and Luke 8:22-25} The wind ruffled the water and the sails began to flutter. Andrew, weary at the oars, cracked open one eye, and closed it again. There was little to see in the dark, but … [Read more...] about A Fresh Look at the Familiar: Fear
A Fresh Look at the Familiar: Led
{This work of fiction is based on the framework of Scripture found in Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:23-27, and Luke 8:22-25} The sun was setting, and the crowd was hungry. Jesus’s voice was growing hoarse, and Andrew could tell he was tired. For Jesus, it had been a long day of teaching. For … [Read more...] about A Fresh Look at the Familiar: Led
A Fresh Look at the Familiar: One Thing
{This work of fiction is based on the framework of Luke 10:38-42.} Martha tip-toed into the room where Jesus was speaking to the guests. She padded around the table setting plates at each spot. She did not want to disturb him or her other guests. She did, however, want to disturb … [Read more...] about A Fresh Look at the Familiar: One Thing

