Reflecting on the Gospel of John’s account of Jesus walking on the water. While other Gospels focus on the disciples' fear of the storm, John highlights something deeper: the disciples were in awe of the majesty and power of Jesus himself.
We examine a strange and challenging statement Jesus makes to a scribe: "You are not far from the kingdom of God." Being close isn't the same as being *in*.
We confront a difficult but necessary truth found in the book of Jeremiah. God tells the prophet that His people are not listening—that we are a stiff-necked people who struggle to accept correction.
