In the Beginning
Peter’s Faith Journey Peter’s inspiring faith journey offers lessons for our own walk. Join us as we follow the timeline of his discipleship, from the spark of his faith to his impactful and far-reaching mission. Our hope is that you will find yourself walking alongside him and drawing nearer to our Heavenly Father. The Apostle Peter traces the transformation of a humble fisherman into a courageous, spirit‑led leader. From the miraculous catch to the healing at the Temple Beautiful, discover how Peter’s […]
The Apostle Peter
Called and Chosen “Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers” (Matthew 4:18). — David Rice Peter and Andrew, sons of Jonas (John 21:15), were fishermen by the Sea of Galilee. Not far from them was another pair of brothers, James and John, sons of Zebedee (Matthew 4:21) and his wife, Salome.1 Luke 1:5‑10 explains that these two pairs of brothers were partners, […]
Awakening and Curiosity
Progressing in Christ “Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God’ ”(Matthew 16:16, NIV). — Micah Hess In awakening is a moment of spiritual alertness — an opening of the eyes and heart in a way not experienced before. For some, especially those called out of the world and away from sinful living, the contrast between slumber and awakening is unmistakable. Yet even those raised in loving Christian homes can often remember a moment when God stirred […]
Peter’s Untempered Zeal
Zeal is Good “He rebuked Peter. ‘Get behind me, Satan!’ he said. ‘You do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns’ ” (Mark 8:33, all scriptures from NIV). — Keith Belhumeur The Scriptures offer numerous examples of godly individuals who, despite their greatness, struggled to align their human perspective with divine instruction. Even the most faithful servants can find themselves relying on their own logic rather than waiting on the Lord. Simon Peter is a poignant example […]