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Transcendent, Beautiful — the call to follow Jesus
Jesus calls disciples with metaphor; an invitation that draws them into something beyond themselves, their history, and even their understanding.
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Good Enough — for Epiphany 5C
In the story of Jesus’s calling of the disciples, we see Jesus connect with someone he has already helped, showing him even more.
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Between Epiphany 4 + 5 (Year C)
In gap in the lectionary, we explore what Jesus is up to before he starts calling his disciples, and think about why it matters.
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Called Beyond Tradition
Being called to follow Jesus is an invitation to change. A process that naturally separates us from all that we called home.
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A challenging vision of discipleship
The thing about the call stories is that we take their character for granted. Because we’re in. But they are way bigger than that.
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Active Participation
In the baptism of Jesus and the calling of Andrew as a disciples, we get a different view of active participation.
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Two Boatloads Too Many
Jesus calls Peter to follow him in a stunning moment of abundance. One that’s likely to frighten us by its implications.
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The Dangerous Side of Blessing
Jesus almost breaks their nets and sinks their boats. We refuse to recognize that great abundance is not objectively good.