Category Archives: Jesus

Shalom

I haven’t been able to do much blogging lately. It seems as if things have been unbelievably hectic these past few weeks. The pace of ministry has kept me fairly busy this month; in addition to my regular teaching responsibilities … Continue reading

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Jesus Likes Whoppers

Sunday morning, I met David and Robin. They’re a homeless couple that came to worship with us at Mayfair. They stopped by over the weekend and my friend Taylor helped them purchase some prescription drugs they needed. They decided to … Continue reading

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The Centrality of the Cross

The more I follow Jesus, the more I’m convinced that life is all about the cross. It’s central for Paul. In his polemic against the Judaizing circumcision group in Galatians, Paul’s argument centers around the cross. He writes, “You foolish … Continue reading

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Jesus: Messiah

I love the story of the woman at the well in John 4. I’m struck by the humanity of Jesus; he arrives at the well thirsty. I’m struck by the audacity of Jesus; he initiates conversation with this Samaritan woman, … Continue reading

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A Ring, A Bumper Sticker and Gary

This is a picture of my high school ring. I haven’t worn it in years. In fact, I’ve hardly worn it at all. Apparently the whole point of having a high school ring is to give it to a girl. … Continue reading

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A God-Context

The older I get, the more I realize how blessed I am. From a very early age, I was given a grid, a God-context, for interpreting everything. As far back as I can remember, my family was taking me to … Continue reading

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The Call of the Cross

Oh the wonderful cross, Oh the wonderful cross, Bids me come and die And find that I may truly live. Oh the wonderful cross, Oh the wonderful cross, All who gather here by grace draw near And bless your name. … Continue reading

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Admiring Jesus

In Mere Discipleship, Camp tells the story of Clarence Jordan, a disciple of Christ who lived out his calling in a radical way. I apologize for the lengthy cut and paste job, but Jordan’s story is a powerful one and … Continue reading

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Camp’s Mere Discipleship

I began reading Lee Camp’s Mere Discipleship in May and I was thoroughly challenged by the first few chapters. Alas, by the first of June, I knew I wouldn’t have the time to devote to such a weighty read. I … Continue reading

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On the Kingdom

From Lee Camp’s Mere Discipleship: Jesus called his disciples to participate in a kingdom that was invading human history, a kingdom so present you could reach out and touch it, a new order in their very midst. “For, in fact, … Continue reading

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