The “Hokey Pokey” got it wrong. In fact, just the terms “hokey” and “pokey” make me quite uneasy. Fortunately, joy is what “it” is all about. That is what Jesus said in John 15:11. “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” (ESV) That’sContinue reading “Joy. That’s What It’s All About (Four Levels of Followship)”
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He Said “Come” and They Came (Four Levels of Followship)
No checklist can bring you closer to God. Checklists are good for grocery shopping and staying on task with a project. Growing closer in our relationship with Christ is more than picking up dinner items or accomplishing a goal. When Jesus instructed his disciples to “…love the Lord your God with all your heart andContinue reading “He Said “Come” and They Came (Four Levels of Followship)”
How to Walk…
Watching a toddler learning to walk can be great fun. From sitting to pulling up, there is a great anticipation and build of parental excitement to see a child bravely take his or her first step. We even carry a video camera in our pocket for months, hoping to capture the first moment. Walking isContinue reading “How to Walk…”
A ? that Begs Your Answer.
We may argue about church stuff. We can disagree about methods and practice. But we must be clear on one thing. Jesus came to this earth on a rescue mission: “to seek and save the lost.” (Jesus, Luke 19:10) Of all the great debates within Christ’s Church, none is more important and divisive that the question, “HowContinue reading “A ? that Begs Your Answer.”
Eye Patches and Prosthetics for Everyone (Lesson #19- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:29-30 (HCSB) If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of the parts of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off andContinue reading “Eye Patches and Prosthetics for Everyone (Lesson #19- Summer School with Jesus)”
Like a Country Ham Biscuit to the Soul (Lesson #11- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:13 (HCSB) You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled on by men. Today’s Question: What is your greatest contribution to society? Today’s Commentary: There isContinue reading “Like a Country Ham Biscuit to the Soul (Lesson #11- Summer School with Jesus)”
The Attitude of a Disciple (Lesson 10- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Re-read the “Beatitudes” from Matthew 5:3-12 as a time for reflection and review of the attitude of a Jesus follower. Today’s Question: In what ways are those who are following another god (including themselves) deceived? Today’s Commentary: According to the philosophy of the Jewish leaders in Jesus’ day and the modern American culture:Continue reading “The Attitude of a Disciple (Lesson 10- Summer School with Jesus)”
Let Me Give You a Piece of My… (Lesson 6- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:7 (HCSB) The merciful are blessed, for they will be shown mercy. Today’s Question: At what point or moment in our lives are we most like our Creator and glorify our God? Today’s Commentary: There have been seasons in my home where one of my three boys has endeavored to imitate myContinue reading “Let Me Give You a Piece of My… (Lesson 6- Summer School with Jesus)”
Filled to Overflowing (Lesson 5- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:6 (HCSB) Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are blessed, for they will be filled. Today’s Question: What is the most important or most valuable thing you own? Today’s Commentary: I must confess that I have not missed many meals. To be completely transparent, I have not missed many mid-morning snacks,Continue reading “Filled to Overflowing (Lesson 5- Summer School with Jesus)”
Taming the Bear Inside You (Lesson 4- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:5 (HCSB) The gentle are blessed, for they will inherit the earth. Today’s Question: What makes you more upset or angry than anything else? How do you handle situations when you want to explode (or implode)? Today’s Commentary: “O the bliss of the man who is always angry at the right time andContinue reading “Taming the Bear Inside You (Lesson 4- Summer School with Jesus)”
Shepherding Well 