In Tribe, Sebastian Junger points out that in our nation’s history, there were plenty of English people who for one reason or another became part of Native American tribes. What might be shocking is to learn that when English people acclimated to tribal life, they almost never wanted to go back to colonial life. EvenContinue reading “The important reason Jesus asked permission before healing a man – John 4:43-5:15, Part 3”
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How to be a watchman or woman, without being creepy – Ezekiel 33:1-20, Part 4
In our five-part series covering Ezekiel 33:1-20 this week, we have been learning that God called Ezekiel to be a Watchman Prophet for Israel. Likewise, we Christians are called to be watchmen for the people in our lives. As I type that, I wonder if it comes across as a bit creepy. Watching people? WhatContinue reading “How to be a watchman or woman, without being creepy – Ezekiel 33:1-20, Part 4”
Christians, are we seeing the needs? Are we listening? – Acts 14, Part 2
Christian people, I have a question for you: when people think of you do they think, “there is a person who listens, who sees, who has empathy, who cares”? Or do they think, “there is a person who won’t stop talking, who is so focused on themselves”? What kind of Christian should we be? We’veContinue reading “Christians, are we seeing the needs? Are we listening? – Acts 14, Part 2”
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