Why should I care?
A callous attitude can quickly become active violence.… Read More Why should I care?
A callous attitude can quickly become active violence.… Read More Why should I care?
Humility, objectivity, and self-control are three things that you can practice when someone is mad at you.… Read More What to do when someone is mad at you.
In today’s story in Mark 2:23-28, we are taught the same lesson my daughter is learning. When we are a follower of Jesus, we acknowledge that HE is the boss. When we keep our eyes on Jesus as the authority of our lives, we become less concerned about what others should or should not do, and we focus on our selves. The answer to Christian hypocrisy, both in us and around us, is the authority of Jesus.… Read More You’re Not in Charge
Jesus’ presence was disruptive because he was unlike any other religious teacher. His presence required new schedules, new habits, new guests, and even new menus.… Read More The Disruptive Difference
My father had a close friend who cheated on his wife, divorced her, and then married his lover. I’m going to refer to this friend as Alex. I was in college at the time. I remember riding down our red-dirt road with my dad shortly after this happened, still reeling from the shock. My dad… Read More The Scandal: Jesus welcomes sinners.