Tag: John 20:19-31

  • Living beyond fear — finding joy in life by sharing peace

    Living beyond fear — finding joy in life by sharing peace

    In the first resurrection story in John, we explore the fear of the disciples and how they separate themselves from their own mission.

  • Unlocking Ourselves

    Unlocking Ourselves

    When Jesus appears to the disciples in the Upper Room, he invites us to question why we choose to protect ourselves from him.

  • Resurrection What?

    Resurrection What?

    Jesus walks through the door. Literally. And this is the least controversial part of the story this week. So Happy Easter.

  • Choosing to Believe—for Easter 2B

    Choosing to Believe—for Easter 2B

    When Thomas seeks proof in order to believe, he pretends that belief isn’t something he chooses. But Jesus helps him choose to believe.

  • Believing Anyway

    Believing Anyway

    This gospel, while centering around Thomas, is mistaken for a treatise on unbelief rather than what belief looks like.

  • Lack of Faith (Easter 2)

    Lack of Faith (Easter 2)

    The resurrection story with Thomas challenges our expectations of belief and doubt. And even the point of Easter.

  • “Christ is risen” or “doubting Thomas”?

    “Christ is risen” or “doubting Thomas”?

    One of the richest resurrection stories is often told as a warning against doubt. Rather than a declaration of faith.

  • Seeing or feeling is believing?

    Seeing or feeling is believing?

    Dealing with the Thomas resurrection story means wading past our assumptions about doubt. And about belief.