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“Loving the enemy is the only way to stop the cycle of violence, the only way to accomplish justice and then to move beyond it. The Jesus Creed love of enemy-love is the only way to create a kingdom reality … Continue reading
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“Our example is Jesus and our memoried symbols are the basin and the towel.” (p 129) In the account McKnight relates, Dawn Husnick literally used towels and basins to give Jesus Creed footwashing love to another in need of love. … Continue reading
“So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.” John 13:14 “‘’Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something … Continue reading
“In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus pointed out four things that are not at the center of life that loves God and loves others: food, drink, clothing, and tomorrow.” (Matthew 6:25) (p 102) “At the center of a centered … Continue reading
“Love grounded in memory reaches out to others.” (p 122) “Each of us has a past of experiences that have shaped us…. Instead of escaping our past, James urges us to remember our experiences for the benefit of others.” (p … Continue reading
“You do well if you really fulfill the royal law according to the scripture, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” James 2:8 “Listen my beloved brothers and sisters. Has not God chosen the poor in the world to be … Continue reading
“We have seen that the Jesus Creed isn’t simply a motivational poster by Jesus that can be tacked to our bedroom wall to remind us in the morning that we are to love God and others. The Jesus Creed … … Continue reading
“… today’s Western culture is shaped by two lesser moral “debts”: toleration and political correctness…. But to make the Jesus Creed a living part of our lives involves more than tolerating someone – which translates to “putting up with” in … Continue reading
“Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8 “For the kingdom of God is not food and drink but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy … Continue reading
McKnight refers to spiritual disciplines as a “new fashion” for Christians (p 96). Over the last several years there have been many books written addressing spiritual disciplines and spiritual practices. The ongoing conversations these books provoked have benefited many people … Continue reading