And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18 (ESV) Reflection Peter was still in the midst of a radical transition when Jesus told him that he was going to play an incredibly large part in the church that was going to be established. Here was a former fisherman who turned into a disciple who was then being told that he was going to become a church leader. His journey was remarkable to say the least. He had begun by … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass: The End Result
Navigating Transitions
Scholar’s Compass: Walking on Water
He said, "Come." So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. - Matthew 14:29 (ESV) Reflection Peter had been a fisherman prior to becoming a disciple of Jesus, so he was probably pretty confident that water was not meant to be walked on. He knew that people sank when they got out of the boat, especially in the middle of storms. However, despite all of that prior knowledge, he had been transformed by Jesus Christ. He understood that just as he had been called by Jesus earlier in his … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass: Walking on Water
Scholar’s Compass: Trusting God through the Transition
. . . and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men." - Luke 5:10 (ESV) Reflection Peter seemed to be destined to be a fisherman. It was the family business after all. He was working with his brothers, and they were at least doing enough business to stay in business rather than having to work for someone else. However, everything changed in an instant as an unheard-of teacher came and informed Peter … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass: Trusting God through the Transition
Scholar’s Compass Navigating Transitions: In the Middle of Things
“And surely I am with you always.” - from Matthew 28:20 (NIV) How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? - Psalm 13:1 (NIV) Reflection If I had known the cost involved with starting my new job, I might have reconsidered. It's not that I hadn't expected it to be hard. We were, after all, moving across an ocean, and thus moving away from my husband's family and many mutual friends. Furthermore, my husband and I were switching roles. He was quitting his job of 9 … [Read more...] about Scholar’s Compass Navigating Transitions: In the Middle of Things