Love Big

This “knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up. 2 If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know. 3 But if anyone loves God, he is known by God. 1 Corinthians 8:1-3 ESV For the last few weeks we have been talking about what the word discipleship means from a reflective lifestyle, to authentic community,… Continue reading Love Big

Child Like Faith

“Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:3-4 ESV Jesus mention of a child like faith, begs the question to me, what is so different in the faith of a child that… Continue reading Child Like Faith

Look, Look

Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” John 1:45-46 If you ask most people what in this world gives them… Continue reading Look, Look

Leaning into Conflict

15 “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses.17 If he refuses to listen… Continue reading Leaning into Conflict

Let Me Do It!!!

Last week I wrote about the blame game.  It is far easier to blame everyone and everything else, than to look honestly in the mirror and ask what my responsibility is in the heat of the moment.  The technical word for blaming others, and not taking personal responsibility is under functioning.  This week I want… Continue reading Let Me Do It!!!