The image of being born again is one that hangs us up. But here's another way to look at this familiar terminology.

John records Jesus' first miracle which can be a reminder that Jesus was willing to have a bit of fun in life! Maybe we should too.

John writes to simply remind the people who God is, what he's done and what that means for us today.

Paul demonstrates the meaning of real strength, where it comes from, and how we can obtain it.

Being a good shepherd means we feed, protect, lead and provide for our sheep. How's that going for you?

Peter warns us that in this life we will have trouble and that's ok.

As we look at the readings for this week, we see the simple term whatever as the key word. Whatever it takes, whatever you imagine isn't even close, and the sassy whatever all of them find their place in this week's readings.

Yep in this podcast I said schmuck probably didn't spell it right but I said it. And I called men jerks too (well some of us sometimes).

Peter reminds us all to drink our milk.

Peter describes how scattering is actually a good thing.