Field notes on life and mission with God in post-Christendom
But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” - Luke 15:2 This insult is what prompts Jesus to tell three stories about the joy of finding something that was lost. The final story is … [Continue reading] about This Man Welcomes Sinners and Eats With Them
The Lord's Prayer (and prayer in general) really only make sense inside a life that's involved in God's life. A life in relationship with God and on mission with God. If prayer seems superfluous to your life, it's likely that you lack a … [Continue reading] about Prayer Doesn’t Make Sense Without Mission
"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief … [Continue reading] about Storing Up Treasure in the Poor
"They found the man from whom the demons had gone out sitting at Jesus' feet, dressed and in his right mind, and they were afraid." These words, from the Gospel of Luke, chapter 8, have always been intriguing to me. Jesus performs a wonderful … [Continue reading] about We Fear the Unfamiliar
"My mother and brothers are those who hear God's word and put it into practice." This is Jesus' response to those who tell him his family is outside wanting to have a chat with him. Normally I think of this little vignette in terms of Jesus' … [Continue reading] about Being Jesus’ Brother