Four great life lessons from four great mothers of the Bible.  podcast

 Like many of us Peter struggled with failure and regret and went fishing with some friends, but Jesus appeared and offered them as well as us the promise to guide and provide (John 21:1-14)podcast

 Thomas missed out when Jesus appeared that first Easter and like so many of us he struggled with doubt, but Jesus appeared the following Sunday and rather than scolding him, Jesus offered Thomas a touch that transformed his doubt to faith.  Jesus also offers each of us a touch that can transform our lives and bring faith when we too struggle with doubt (John 20:24-31).podcast

 On the first Easter morning, Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene who at first thinks him to be the gardener.  Perhaps she was more right than wrong, as Jesus in many ways is the Divine Gardener who brings a new creation and a fresh start for al of us (John 20:1-18).podcast

 Like Mary, many times we have to take a step of faith in the dark so we can celebrate in the light. Mary's walk of faith in darkness and doubt was transformed as she discovered the dawn of a new beginning when she saw the stone rolled away revealing an empty tomb and a Risen Lord (John 20:1-18).podcast

 In one of the most moving and profound moments of his earthly ministry, Jesus comforts Mary and Martha in their grief, even weeping with them, before calling Lazarus back to life and calling us to see beyond the moment (John11)podcast

 Like Peter we often feel weighed down by failure and want to go back to some familiar place in the past, but Jesus comes to us and offers us forgiveness, restoration, and a new future (John 21). podcast

 In this story we see Jesus seeing the needs of those around him and challenging the disciples to stretch their faith.  Like the disciples we often feel overwhelmed and under resourced by the needs around us, but like the boy who offered what little he had in the way of loaves and fish we can discover abundance to touch multitudes through the blessing of Jesus (John 6:1-14)podcast

 A sign for John is not just a miracle but also a miracle with a message.  In this scripture we look at Jesus healing the man born blind and reflect on how Jesus sometimes challenges us to take a step of faith in the dark to help us grow (John 9:1-39).podcast

In this story we find Jesus sharing dinner with Mary and Martha.  Martha is stressed and worried about dong lots of things but Jesus points to an even more important truth that Mary has discovered and we can too! (Luke 10:38-42) podcast