Devotions for Deconstructors, Disciples, and Doubters

Thomas-one of the twelve disciples-was not with the other disciples when the resurrected Christ appeared to them. They told him, "We have seen the Lord!"

Thomas replied, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my hand into his side, I will not believe."

For seven days Thomas lived in this doubt without the evidence he was asking for, then Jesus showed up literally in the flesh. Thomas was able to see and touch Jesus, and he responded with faith saying, "My Lord and my God!"

Then Jesu...