Category Archives: Discipleship

Controlling Stories

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Jason

I had a seminary professor who was fond of saying things like this: “Everyone has a story that controls their life.” What he meant by that is everyone has a narrative that significantly shapes their worldview by giving meaning to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Imaginary Jesus

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Jason

Disclosure: This book was provided to me free of charge by The Ooze Viral Bloggers. Imaginary Jesus is a hilarious, slightly irreverent, wholly challenging work from the pen of Matt Mikalatos. I’ll be the first to admit I’m usually not … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Gospel You’ve Never Heard

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Jason

Disclosure: This book was provided to me free of charge by The Ooze Viral Bloggers. David Rudel’s “The Gospel You’ve Never Heard” is a challenging assault on evangelical Christianity’s modern presentation of the Gospel. The book is subtitled “What a … Continue reading →

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Michael Frost on Kingdom Metrics

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Jason

Some great thoughts on “Kingdom Metrics” from Michael Frost. Assist goes to the Missional Church Network, a great place to overhear some fresh conversations re: faith.

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The Sermon on the Mount 16

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Jason

21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ 22But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 15

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Jason

17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 14

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Jason

You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the … Continue reading →

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Easter Thoughts: Sacrifice

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Jason

Surrendering ourselves to love God is not giving things up for God so much as giving ourselves to God. — Scot McKnight, The Jesus Creed To be a Christian is to live sacrificially. To say it differently, the Christian accepts … Continue reading →

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The Dissolution of the Sacred / Secular Divide, Part 3: Ministry

Posted on August 21, 2007 by Jason

During my lunch break the other day, I decided to go get a haircut. I don’t have a “usual” place I go for a haircut. Sunny says I’m a “spontaneous haircut-getter”; rather than making an appointment somewhere, I’m more liable … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Non-Discipleship

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Jason

Jesus was pretty up front about the cost of discipleship. Luke records a conversation Jesus had with a large crowd of would-be followers: If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, … Continue reading →

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