Tag: Peter Theologian of the Cross

  • What Does It Mean to be a Christian?

    What Does It Mean to be a Christian?

    “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what…

  • Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Why does God allow suffering? If you’ve ever wrestled with this question, you’re not alone. I’m right there with you. Many Christians struggle to reconcile their faith with the harsh realities of pain and hardship—especially when other Christians and non-Christians don’t seem to be experiencing the same sort of difficulties. And that changes the question…

  • When Fear Makes You Look Away

    When Fear Makes You Look Away

    Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell…