Daily observations about following Jesus
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, “In the course of a week, how would they help each other?” I enjoyed the […]
Read More…Jesus wants breakfast. The fig tree is covered in leaves but there are no figs. He tells it that it will never bear fruit. It dies immediately. The disciples are amazed at the power Jesus displays. He says that they can do it. He ends by saying “If you believe, you will receive whatever you […]
Read More…When you decide to do something, you don’t work in a vacuum. You look for models. You look for examples. You look to your training and your experience. Sometimes, you want to be exactly like someone. Sometimes you want to be nothing like someone. (For example, when I was a young father and faculty member, […]
Read More…Peter almost went under. That’s the highlight of the “walking on water” story, the part that everyone knows, the part that everyone tries to dissect. It is the amazing part, the idea of a normal guy (slightly obnoxious, but normal), actually taking a few steps on water. But that’s not where the story starts. Before […]
Read More…Some Holy Week notes on Matthew 26:36-46 1. The leader keeps the vision clear, because the disciples don’t. Disciples are learners. Though they know increasingly much, they still don’t know everything. Jesus knew what the evening was about. The disciples didn’t. It’s what leaders learn to do. 2. Even earnest followers fall asleep when their […]
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