Thoughts on Scripture – Peter Gothold

Thoughts on Jeremiah 1-15

As part of an ongoing attempt to increase my awareness of God’s word and presence, I have been listening to the book of Jeremiah on my way to work every morning. Ok, it’s really because I’ve been using Habitify, an app that keeps track of good and bad behavior by giving you points and levelingContinue reading “Thoughts on Jeremiah 1-15”

Thoughts on Scripture 2

In the 2nd chapter of the gospel of John, Jesus turns water in to wine. Most of us have heard this story, and some have used it as evidence that it’s ok for Christians to drink alcoholic beverages, or something like that. In reading that this afternoon, I am struck by the situation that JesusContinue reading “Thoughts on Scripture 2”

Thoughts on Scripture 1

Now before you hear anything I have to say about scripture, the Bible, God’s word, whatever you may refer to it as, hear this: I am no expert. I don’t have any Biblical degrees, or special knowledge. What I do have is a history of reading and really wrestling with the words written in thisContinue reading “Thoughts on Scripture 1”