Jesus isn’t always looking for a commitment from us. In fact, sometimes a declaration of commitment is the last thing he wants to hear. Peter learned that lesson the hard way. And it’s a lesson he would never forget.

Most of us have doubts. But when it comes to religion, doubts are often shunned. They’re seen as a sign of weakness or deficiency. Fortunately for Thomas, and for us, Jesus didn’t see doubt that way. But how did he did he see it?

Fear is a powerful emotion. Whether we’re afraid of failure, rejection, or death, fear often takes over our hearts and minds and controls everything we do. It was no different with the disciples. Even after Jesus had risen from the dead, they were still gripped by fear. What they needed...

After the disciples got word that Jesus had risen from the dead, they were a bit confused. They didn’t understand who Jesus really was or what it all meant. But a random encounter with a stranger would change all that and suddenly everything they had been hoping for became clear.