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“The father in Jesus’ story evokes God the Father, who patiently waits and yearns and looks for the return of his children. Children like you and like me. Our Father, no matter what we have done, loves us enough to … Continue reading
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But the Lord God called to the man, and said to him, “Where are you?” Genesis 3:9 But the father said to his slaves, “Quickly, bring out a robe—the best one—and put it on him; put a ring on his … Continue reading
Scot McKnight counsels, “It is so easy to get lost in our plans, in our hopes, in our worries, and in our busyness. What we need is to come to our senses. We need to pull off the road and … Continue reading
This week pay attention to how often the Jesus Creed comes to maid each day. Once, twice, five times? Remember to repeat it when it comes to mind. Is it finding its way deeper and deeper into you? Charles {ubi … Continue reading
Have you ever considered that you are created to be a person who “perfectly expresses what God created an eikon to do”? (p 31)
So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in … Continue reading
After this first week reading Scot McKnight’s 40 Days Living the Jesus Creed, what stands out to you the most? Does it draw you to more deeply experience God’s love and to share that love? Spend some time this weekend … Continue reading
“The mutual love of the Father, Son, and Spirit form the pattern for the Jesus Creed. The Jesus Creed summons each of us to dance the dance of the Trinity.” (p 27) What do you think of McKnight’s use of … Continue reading
“Love isn’t something we produce. Love, like dancing, is surrendering to the music on the divine dance floor. We may need to remind ourselves … “God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God and God abides … Continue reading
The Father and I are one. Believe [my] works, so that you may know and understand that the Father is in me and I am in the Father. John 10:30, 38 Scriptural Focus: But if I do [these good words] … Continue reading