{This work of fiction is based on the framework of John 21:15-19.} 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 already been hauled in. When the eight … [Read more...] about Fresh Look at the Familiar: Honesty
Fresh Look at the Familiar: Who?
{This work of fiction is based on the framework of John 21:10-14.} {Part 1: Waiting} {Part 2: Surprise} {Part 3: Forgiveness} 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 … [Read more...] about Fresh Look at the Familiar: Who?
The Fervent Prayer of a Ragged Woman
Wake. Feed. Dress. Transport. Bathe. Times five kiddos. I was a childcare machine, and I do mean machine. I was a cold, unfeeling, maternal robot programmed for quick response. Our home had become an institutional parenting operation with gaping holes where loving discipline and nurture … [Read more...] about The Fervent Prayer of a Ragged Woman
Fresh Look at the Familiar: Forgiveness
{This work of fiction is based on the framework of John 21:8-9.} {Part 1: Waiting} {Part 2: Surprise} 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 … [Read more...] about Fresh Look at the Familiar: Forgiveness
Fresh Look at the Familiar: Surprise
{This work of fiction is based on the framework of John 21:6-7.} {From last week, Part 1: Waiting} 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?” … [Read more...] about Fresh Look at the Familiar: Surprise
When It’s April Fools Day More Than Once a Year
It’s kind of funny and weird that we have a day devoted to silly pranks. I admit, I don’t really like pulling pranks or having them pulled on me. But I do enjoy a good laugh. And sometimes that means I’m the “April Fool.” Funny that we recognize only it once a year though. Around here it seems … [Read more...] about When It’s April Fools Day More Than Once a Year