What if Peter was not just a fisherman, but a worker by the sea — and his tangled net a sign of covenant, a Bridegroom’s call, and the Magdalene’s hidden number?
Author Archives: Linda Vogt Turner
Priming the Pump: The Teacher of John
It took me 40 years to realize the gift of God—the one the Teacher of John spoke of when he encountered the Woman at the Well of Sum Maria. “If you knew the gift of God,and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’you would have asked him, and he wouldContinue reading “Priming the Pump: The Teacher of John”
Simon in the Prince’s Garden
Attending a little worship service yesterday at Bethany-Newton United Church in Surrey, I heard Luke’s rendition of John’s story—the one where Simon Peter casts his nets into the deep. Only this time, I heard it in a slower, more pondersome way. That word—pondersome—is rarely used today. But I’m using it on purpose. Because it isContinue reading “Simon in the Prince’s Garden”
Celebrating Canada Day and the Fourth of July
“Children of a Common Mother”—Celebrating Canada Day and the Fourth of July with light, joy, peace, and hope.
Kissing Donkeys
What does a kissing donkey have to do with good teeth, biblical prophecy, and the unity of Jew and Gentile? In my latest post blog at Linda Vogt Turner.ca I explore the rich symbolism behind the lowly donkey—how he carried the Madonna and the weight of messianic hope. Curious? Don’t miss: GO AHEAD… KISS ME!Continue reading “Kissing Donkeys”
Barnabas and The Ministry of Encouragement
I enjoy reading and commenting on ThePreachersWord blog, written by Ken Weliever, as often as my schedule allows. In a recent post, he lifts up 1 Thessalonians 5:11—“The Ministry of Encouragement”—and shares how he once preached a lesson entitled “Disciples Bear Burdens.” I’ve reblogged it below so you can read it first, then scroll down to read the comment IContinue reading “Barnabas and The Ministry of Encouragement”
Water and the Gift of God
This week Triathlon Training in the River Seine was cancelled because of pollution caused by too much rain overwhelming the sewage system of Paris. Did you know that Coal can be used to filter drinking water? Check out this YouTube video and discover how. Also this week, my peer review paper entitled Carbon Capture UtilizationContinue reading “Water and the Gift of God”
Accountability is Fundamental
True! Accountability is fundamental to being an authentic Christian. According to the Reverend Ken Weliever: Even those identified as spiritual heroes in the Bible were accountable for their missteps and mistakes. Abraham. Jacob. Moses. Joshua. David. Solomon. As well as Jesus’ own apostles like Peter, James and John.” What the Reverend Ken Weliever left outContinue reading “Accountability is Fundamental”
Giving what is Holy to the Dogwoods
“Do not give what is holy to the dogs, nor cast your pearls before swine… (Matthew 7:6) When I checked out a similar verse to this one about the Woman who Jesus the Jewish Teacher compared her (and her countrymen) to Dogs, I noticed something quite striking. The (Canaanite) woman came and knelt before Him.Continue reading “Giving what is Holy to the Dogwoods”
Alligators
Watch out the Alligator teaches Sunday School! Yes many of the teachers in our Sunday Schools put Zacchaeus down to put Jesus the Teacher up. They do the same with the Woman Caught in Adultery. They do this with Simon the Pharisee and lump all the Simons together. And then they release Jesus Barabbas asContinue reading “Alligators”
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