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In Mark 6:4, Jesus says, “A prophet [in other words, a worker for God] is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his relatives and his own family.” When you’ve had an audacious assignment or calling from God, has anyone ever said to you, “Who do you think you are?” Maybe your family… Read more
I grew up in a small town in a very traditional Lutheran Church. I have known about God all my life, but I have asked many times along the way: Who is this Jesus guy anyway? How does he fit into the story? What was he about? Those same questions have been asked by many… Read more
Have you ever read a great book or seen a great movie with multiple layers? No matter how many times you read or watch, you find something new. It is as if there is an endless harvest to glean. That is exactly what we find in Jesus’ parables. Jesus taught almost exclusively in parables, and… Read more
A few years ago, my wife’s sister and her family spent three weeks with us over the Christmas holiday. My two sons were excited to see their cousin, and he was excited to see them. Then, the tensions started to flare. I’m sure that’s just in our family. I’m betting it doesn’t happen for you. Read more
