May / June 2026 Volume 108, Number 3
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. Read more
The Apostle Peter – Called and Chosen
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, so they knew each other.2 Read more
Awakening and Curiosity – Progressing in Christ
An 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. Read more
Peter’s Untempered Zeal – Zeal is Good
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. Read more
Peter’s Personal Despair – Jesus Looked Upon Peter
Among the many portraits of faith found in the Gospels, few are as vivid, human, and unsettling as that of the Apostle Peter on the night of Jesus’ arrest. Peter’s denial of Christ is not merely a historical episode or a moral warning; it is a mirror held up to the human soul. Read more
News and Views – Current Events
Current events (Religious, Social, Financial, Political, Israel and Middle East)
Faith’s Vigor Restored – Peter’s Redemption, Our Hope
Imagine a moment so tender, so piercing, that it rewrites a man’s soul.
Consider Peter, once bold and brash, now a shadow of himself — his voice silenced by denial, his spirit crushed by bitter tears. The events of the previous few weeks have been a whirlwind of tragedy and miracle, leaving him suspended and fragile. Then, seeing Jesus, risen and radiant, going out of his way to meet him by the Sea of Galilee. Read more
Peter’s Full Spiritual Stride – Progressive Life
Every great story of faith follows a path that calls an ordinary individual to an extraordinary purpose. A path through which God and Jesus lead them. Trials that test the very limits of their character and ultimately transform them into a vessel for consecrated work. Of all the biblical heroes, few journeys are as raw, relatable, and ultimately triumphant as that of the Apostle Peter.
A Far Reaching Mission – Culmination of the Apostle Peter’s Pastoral Life
The life of the Apostle Peter stands as one of the most vivid testimonies to the transforming power of Christ. From the humble shores of Galilee to the streets of Jerusalem, the councils of the early church to the prospect of martyrdom in Rome, Peter’s journey reveals a man shaped, refined, and ultimately made for Christian service. Read more
