Following and Fishing

When Jesus called Simon Peter and Andrew, the words he used give us a great definition of what it means to be a disciple. A disciple is someone who:

    Follows Jesus
    Is changed by Jesus
    Is committed to the mission of Jesus

We take a look at each of these elements of that definition to understand a little better what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.

Should You Choose to Accept this Mission

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Many of you are familiar with “Mission Impossible,” either from the old tv series or the newer movies. The episodes always started with the hero receiving details about a secret mission he’s being offered. As he reviews the information, a tape recording always comes back to the iconic line: “Your mission, should you choose to … Read more

Dry Bones Revisited

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If you’re a college sports fan, you’re familiar with what they call “recruiting season.” This is the time that high school athletes are deciding where they will go for their college athletic careers. It’s amazing the attention and money that goes into trying to determine whether these young players will become star players for their … Read more

Walk This Way

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I grew up in Nebraska, where there’s a popular food called “Runzas.” They’re made up of a cabbage and hamburger mix baked inside of a bread wrapping. Skyline Chili is a delicacy in Cincinnati: a sort of sweet chili over spaghetti. Where you live can rub off on you. It’s crazy how food tastes and … Read more