Daily observations about following Jesus
(Part two of a reflection on Matthew 17 and Luke 9. Here’s part one. ) Peter, John, and James slept through part of the conversation Jesus had with Elijah and Moses. They woke up as it was ending. Peter called out, wanting to build three little huts to celebrate the moment. Luke says that Peter […]
Read More…(Part one of a reflection on Matthew 17 and Luke 9) One day, after they had been together for more than a couple years, Jesus told the disciples he was going to die. They were going to go up to Jerusalem and he would be arrested and killed and rise again. This confused the disciples. […]
Read More…I’ve been in lots of conversations this week. Here are some bits. “I need 300 words,” I said to Nancy as we were on our walk. “There’s one,” she said, gesturing in front of us. “And there’s another.” It’s been a long week. “For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters. Only do not […]
Read More…(First published February 8, 2016) Some of my friends with spiritual interests anticipate Lent with a sense of gratitude. They are thankful for what they learn about themselves through the disciplines of giving up and of moving toward God. They appreciate the invitation to participate with others known as the Body of Christ. I have […]
Read More…What if everyone is spiritual just as everyone is physical, as part of being human? Not just people who are already following Jesus. And including people who are following Jesus. What if everyone has spiritual temperaments, personality traits? Not just people who have been given that personality after they start praying. Think about it for […]
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300 words a day 