Because thinking like Jesus is HARD, sometimes.
The world simultaneously tells you that you are number one and then that you are cosmically insignificant. If we are to see through the world’s inflated sense of self-exaltation and self-shaming, we need a humble way of understanding who we are. “To bring the communal aspect of salvation to life means a reorientation … Read more
Our culture has one particularly dominant focus and that is the human body. Each of us is concerned with body image, maintaining health, gender identity, stress management, sexuality and measuring the self against those that seem to possess some superior physicality, strength, or skill. We each have a physical body, but we’re not entirely sure … Read more
Theology and dogma must be held gently in humble hands. We need intelligent, heartfelt dialogue on what the Scriptures teach. Three chapters in the Book of Romans gives us an outline that may shed light on how we are supposed to live and think in this time. 1. Romans 12 – your body … Read more
The Pro-life Movement has long appealed to the sanctity of human life as a founding principle to oppose abortion, euthanasia, Medical Assistance In Death, etc. To be pro-life is not just a position against the unnecessary ending of life, but a proclamation that life is a gift from God that should be protected and valued … Read more
Matthew 11: 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” … Read more
Just as religious leaders like to add more and more requirements to the laws of God, people in authority will have a yoke for you to wear. Every governmental body, every boss, and every person that has an interest in you serving their agenda, may keep increasing the load. Maybe it is a family member … Read more
Think about ancient people that were so poor that they did not own any oxen. Jesus is saying that we can be subjected to loads that should be pulled by animals. Only the poorest people would use a yoke to pull their loads. When used figuratively, a yoke represented slavery or submission; Jewish teachers … Read more
Have you ever analyzed where all your obligations and demands come from? What is the source of your overwhelming weariness? People do not feel harassed, helpless, and alone without knowing that they fall short of what could be. You do not get burned out unless there is something or someone driving you to exhaustion. You … Read more
As parents, grandparents, mentors, teachers, and big brother/sisters we can be the kind of shepherd/guides that Jesus said we should all pray for. What is the relational work in the Kingdom of God, that instills a sense of meaning and direction in others? Your mission if you choose to accept it, will be to help … Read more
There comes a point at which one asks, ‘What is my purpose in life?’ When you were a little kid, your purpose was tied to having as much play as possible, avoiding baths and pleasing the people that raised you. When you were nearing the end of high school, your purpose was tied to … Read more