Daily observations about following Jesus
Many things are included in Bibles that are not part of “the Bible.” Old photographs, notes from loved ones, flattened leaves, and gum wrappers are obvious examples. They have sentimental value, but they are not part of the text. Footnotes, cross references, and explanatory notes are printed in many Bibles, but they are not part […]
Read More…As I read through the New Testament, I frequently have wrestled with a frustrating thought: I’m not Paul. Paul sets the standard for the dynamic, confrontive, visionary, genius, self-abasing, persecuted, passionate ministry leader. We love him, we know him, and at times, we really don’t like him. Why? Because he sets a standard that fits […]
Read More…The Pharisees were caught in a sitcom. I think that they are like the dad, the one that tries everything to solve a problem and nothing works? Last thing they knew, Jesus had left town. Their sources told them that he was back home, up in the northern part of the country. Good riddance, they […]
Read More…Recently, I talked to a young woman about God. Among other things, we talked about talking to God. At times, she said, she felt like she was talking to air. How would you talk differently if you could see him, I asked. “I’d ask how his day was,” she blurted out. When we talk with […]
Read More…I teach every week in three settings, but I only preach a couple of times a year. Yesterday I stitched together posts about John 4, explored ideas with our Saturday night small group, and preached. I’m grateful for the responses, grateful for what I learned while studying. I don’t want to talk about the message […]
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