Solitude, Silence, and Moderation: Jesus’ Guide to Ministry (and Sanity?)

For the past four years for my doctoral degree I have been historically studying Jesus of Nazareth, the early church, as well as Judaism. A truth regarding Jesus which I was familiar with before but even more so up to the present was this: Jesus and those who comprised this early group of followers were… … Continue reading Solitude, Silence, and Moderation: Jesus’ Guide to Ministry (and Sanity?)

Beginning the Adventure of Obedience: Following God’s Voice

If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever, the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and … Continue reading Beginning the Adventure of Obedience: Following God’s Voice

We are all “Apostolic”

In Christianity, the term "apostolic" refers to the idea that every Christian is called to be a messenger or ambassador of the Gospel, just as the original apostles were. The word "apostle" referred to someone who is sent. To say then that we are all apostolic refers to our inherent DNA as Jesus Followers as … Continue reading We are all “Apostolic”

Jesus Followers Are Still Commissioned by Him…

When Jesus told his disciples to “go”, it wasn’t a good idea or suggestion. It was more than that. It was both a command and a commission. Jesus instructed in Matthew 28:19-20 his disciples leave their current locations and take this message of the Kingdom to the masses. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all … Continue reading Jesus Followers Are Still Commissioned by Him…

Does Jesus seriously want this for me?

Many leaders in today's church have cast community to the side and have place "self" at the center of the Gospel. Each product is tailor made for the consumer who attends each Sunday as opposed to helping those coming into community discover the joy of life together. Jesus favors the latter.