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Helping each other grow
The other night we were talking about being disciples. I had asked, “What would a group of people committed to helping each other be disciples and make disciples do?” And we were talking about we would do. So I asked, … Continue reading
confident humility
I’ve been trying to decide how to write about Jesus washing the disciples’ feet. Yesterday, I hinted at a feeling of entitlement among the disciples, just a moment of it. I think it was too much of a hint. So … Continue reading
Serious business, relationship is.
After laying out the process of caring for people who have not done what he says, Jesus gives the implication: “Whatever you bind on earth is bound in heaven.” There is a connection between here and there, between what we … Continue reading
telling it to the church
If you get miffed at your church today, there is another one down the street you can visit tomorrow. You don’t even have to go down the street. You can turn to your computer and participate in a church online. … Continue reading
looking back – July 27-31
Monday – Helping each other grow For the next few days we will look at what Jesus says in Matthew 18:15-20 about sin and relationship and conversation and restoration. It’s a hard topic. It hurts to talk to other people … Continue reading
to the next level
It looks like Jesus is calling for reinforcements. Not for himself. For you. He is talking about what to do when you see someone sinning, someone doing something that God has indicated not to do. (That’s highlighted as a reminder … Continue reading
But, did Jesus?
We’re looking at Jesus talking about how to address sin. We’re looking at a passage that is used as a guideline for what is called “church discipline.” We’re looking at the beginning of the process, where Jesus says, “If your … Continue reading
beginning a community of trust
If your brother sins, tell him.* That sounds so judgmental. That sounds so critical. That sounds so invasive. After all, we say, who am I to tell anyone that they have messed up? My own life is so far from … Continue reading
helping each other grow.
Your brother Dave is a good guy. He really is. So when you see him look twice at the waitress at lunch, you don’t think much about it. Your sister Helen is a wonderful cook. So when she stands in … Continue reading
your kingdom
There are many debates about what the kingdom of heaven means in Matthew, about when it starts, about what Jesus means when he says “repent because the Kingdom is at hand.” I wonder why we wonder so much? Why do … Continue reading
