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Dedicated to the legacy of bold thinking Christianity through the writings of George MacDonald and Michael Phillips.
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Oct 26, 2017
Oct 26, 2017
6 min
From probably the most down-to-earth, if we may even phrase it thus, a most unspiritual among Jesus' Commands, we turn to one of the most spiritual: Believe.
Oct 24, 2017
Oct 24, 2017
8 min
Ultimately the most important issue all must face in this new Kingdom is a question of identiry. "Who is this man Jesus whom we have followed?"
Oct 19, 2017
Oct 19, 2017
6 min
Observe how much of Jesus' time was spent among the infirm, sick, destitute, crippled, blind, and demon-possessed.
Oct 17, 2017
Oct 17, 2017
5 min
For those, perhaps few in number, who do respond to that call, who obey that summons, FOLLOW ME, Jesus will begin to teach many things about life as His follower in God's Kingdom...
Oct 12, 2017
Oct 12, 2017
6 min
Imbalance has always been the Achilles heel of Christianity. It might truly be said that imbalance in following the Commands of Jesus is responsible for the greater share of the unbelief in the world. Does anyone doubt that if every Command of Jesus had been sacrificially lived by his followers, not only would the world have been largely converted to Christianity, life would be a good and pleasant thing for most of its inhabitants. There is enough food, enough water, enough provision, enough happiness, enough love for all.
Oct 10, 2017
Oct 10, 2017
8 min
In considering the question at the first crossroad, I find the woman at the well of John 4 fascinating...
Oct 5, 2017
Oct 5, 2017
6 min
The first command Jesus issued specifically to his disciples is found in a simple but life-altering challenge: Follow Me.
Oct 3, 2017
Oct 3, 2017
5 min
Everyone first encounters Jesus more or less as a stranger...
Sep 28, 2017
Sep 28, 2017
6 min
Most are familiar with the tradition behind Jesus' words in the above passage. Many sermon illustrations have explained the right of Roman soldiers in Palestine to compel any citizen to carry their equipment for a mile. To enforce the practicality of the life he would have his hearers lead, Jesus said to carry the burden two miles instead.
Sep 26, 2017
Sep 26, 2017
4 min
When Jesus came to the world, he did not come to the impersonal masses. He came to individuals...to me...to you.