A humorous and slightly scandalous but true story comes out of the early days of the church. When the father of Origen, a third-century theologian, was arrested for being a Christian, Origen, then only 17 years of age, desired to follow his dad into glorious martyrdom. His mother pleaded with him not to go, but the headstrong boy refused to listen. His quick-thinking mother did what she could. She hid his clothes.
Though Origen stormed and protested, she wouldn’t reveal where they were hidden. Since he refused to leave the house naked, he was unable to volunteer for martyrdom.
How ironic. Origen was courageous enough to be martyred, but not brave enough to go outside naked. This Sunday we delve into the life of the disciple Peter. While it is true that Peter denied Jesus three times at his point of greatest need, it is also true that Peter’s life exemplified tremendous courage. Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the recognition that something is more important than fear.
Sunday worship is at 9:30 AM and FaithPoint’s campus is located at 1051 270th St. W. New Prague. Live Streaming available at 9:30 AM.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Pastor Steve Trewartha
