Apprentice 2 Jesus

  • Here I am

    Genesis 22:1-14 is a frightening passage at face value. Over the years, as I have walked with Abraham and his example in Genesis, I understand the place in life where this happens for Abraham. This was after decades, and probably a century, of Abraham walking with God. He knew the voice of the Lord. Read more

  • Wise words from a seasoned pastor

    As our country seems to be spiraling down into madness — I earnestly hope we’ll yet see a wonderful turn-around — but if the madness prevails, two things. One, I hope, by God’s grace, to retain my integrity. And I hope my dissent is publicly obvious. I want to stand as a calm, cheerful, wise,… Read more

  • We just can’t leave … ANYTHING … alone

    The Super Bowl was played last week and, of course, the big conversation revolved around the ads. It’s always been a big thing. Still my favorite from “way back in the day” is a Pepsi commercial where you see the landscape of the desert and hear music that is somewhat soothing, but also some irritating… Read more

  • The clash of cultures

    This year Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day were on the same day. The last time that happened was 2018. The juxtaposition of those two events are odd enough, but throw in this: In 2018 there was the mass shooting at Parkland High School in Florida. This year there was a mass shooting at the end… Read more

  • Ash Wednesday

    6 Isn’t this the fast I choose:    releasing wicked restraints, untying the ropes of a yoke,    setting free the mistreated,    and breaking every yoke? Read more

  • Understanding true “enemies”

    I came across this quote from NT Wright as I am studying 1 Peter: Read more

  • Lessons in Epiphany

    We are in this liminal space from the last Sunday in Epiphany to Ash Wednesday. It is a space of transition. A shift is happening. Read more

  • Rough waters are ahead

    I would say we are about to “navigate rough waters ahead” in this time in history, but I don’t know if we understand what that means. Nevertheless, this from David Brooks: Read more

  • We need to be awake

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  • Where I currently find “home”

    I am going through notes for a book I want to write on Bonhoeffer’s Discipleship (what we’ve called The Cost of Discipleship in American publishing), the Book of Revelation, and the prophetic call they give concerning White Christian Nationalism. Read more