discipleship
The Countercultural Jesus May 7, 2026
The countercultural Jesus teaches us differntly than the world thinks
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants May 6, 2026
This resprouter caught my eye. It’s a tree that’s growing directly on the stump of an older tree that’s been logged. Trees like this are literally standing on the shoulders of giants. From the very earliest days of the church, we’ve been standing on the shoulders of Giants. Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp of Smyrna and Papias of Hierapolis all had close ties to John the Apostle....
Spread of the Gospel – May 5, 2026
I was contemplating the spread of the gospel this morning when I saw a dandelion puffball. I thought it made for a great illustration. We see dandelions everywhere, but they aren’t a native plant. They were brought from Europe as a kitchen garden plant. They grow well even in poor soils, and thanks to those seed heads, they propagate well. You can eat the leaves,...
