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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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Called to Share—for Epiphany 3B
The challenge of the call stories for us is that we might not understand exactly what they mean for us. We are called to enjoy a life of service.
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Believe is an active verb
What it means to believe is to live a certain way, not simply believe certain things. It requires a life of difference and effort.
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Come and See
In reading about the way Jesus calls his disciples, we have the chance to see what we are actually called to participate in.
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Choosing Jesus over comfort
In this week’s gospel, we see Jesus call Philip and Nathaneal. For us, the challenge lies in recognizing how much we call each other.
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Being Called—for Epiphany 2B
Part of the challenge of connecting with the divine (and one another) is that we forget that even God isn’t doing all of the work.
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Next—what comes after baptism
We always focus on the thing. And then, when it comes, our focus needs to shift. And we aren’t always thinking about what comes next.
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