What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus was rejected by those in his hometown. Our own family and friends may choose to reject us because we have chosen to follow Jesus. What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus sent out his disciples two by two even when they were still young in their faith, yet […]
Mark 5
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus is willing to be interrupted, even when under pressure, to stop and heal a woman and listen to her story. We must be willing to be interruptible, recognizing that God often places people in our path not to distract us, but because he wants us to love on […]
Mark 4
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus commanded people to “Listen!” We need to take the time to really listen to what people are saying and not just assume that we already know. What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus had a core group of disciples who he poured into. We need to be a […]
Sitting at the Feet of the Master
Today if you were following along with us in the 90 Day Challenge, you read Mark 4. That chapter contains about 886 words in the ESV Bible. Wikipedia tells me (and I’m sure it’s 100% accurate) that the average person can read between 250-300 words per minute. If you do the math, then most of […]
Back from Thailand!
We have been back from Thailand and Burma for a little over a week. Re-entry is always an interesting phenomenon – jet lag, unpacking, laundry, and the realization that my normal life did not go on hold while I was away. And then there’s always the realization that I am not the same person that […]
Mark 3
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus cares deeply about true rest and restoration—true Sabbath—for his people and doesn’t want legalism to get in the way. We need to take time to truly rest—to take a Sabbath—and spend time with Jesus. What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus called his disciples to BE WITH him […]
Mark 1
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus took the time to be alone with his Father despite pressure from the crowds. We need to carve out time in our busy lives to be alone with our heavenly Father. What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus called his disciples to follow him, telling them that he […]
Mark 2
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus forgave the paralytic’s sins when he saw the faith of his friends. We are called to come around our friends who are in tough circumstances and have faith to bring them to Jesus, both in our words and deeds to them, so that Jesus might heal them. What […]
Matthew 28
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus raised from the dead! Jesus appeared to his friends, assured them of his authority, and gave them a final command to “make disciples of all nations” (verse 19). What did I learn about disciple-making? Disciple-making was Jesus’ final instruction to his disciples. Following Jesus means following the risen […]
Matthew 27
What did I learn about Jesus? He died a gruesome death at the hands of his own people. He remains silent before those who would accuse him. What did I learn about disciple-making? Following Jesus means following the man who was God who died on cross. Extended thoughts and observations from a few folks: (Elder, […]