Thomas and “Childlike Faith”

Thomas and “Childlike Faith”

Scriptures: John 20: 19-29 With those famous words from John 20, Thomas earned a nickname that he would be remembered by throughout history—Doubting Thomas. For Thomas, and for many of us, seeing or touching is believing. But Thomas’s skepticism was not the same as...
Sermon: Gifts of Recognition (God Moments)

Sermon: Gifts of Recognition (God Moments)

In John’s record of the resurrection, Mary doesn’t immediately recognize Jesus in the garden. In fact, she initially mistakes Jesus for the gardener (John 20:1-16). Why wouldn’t Mary recognize the resurrected Jesus; the very man who meant so much to...
Empty Tomb, and Self Emptying

Empty Tomb, and Self Emptying

John 11:25, Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they may physically die.” Jesus has come that we may have life, and have it to the fullest.  Christ is risen indeed! If anyone is in...