Peter was Like Me?

The Good News Today Is...Peter was impetuous and strong willed and much loved by Jesus. Maybe we should read that again. Peter was always questioning why, was strong willed, impetuous AND he was in the inner circle of three apostles that accompanied Jesus even on the most sacred and private missions. Peter was nicknamed the rock - we understand from scripture it was because of his unshakable faith, yet perhaps it was also because of his propensity to be stubborn. (I will not deny you, I will not deny you, I will not deny you...) So, Peter was a questioner, strong willed, impetuous and stubborn - and Jesus loved him. Wow - there is hope for us!