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Evangelism is more than Bible verses
The idea of putting a verse’s notation out into the world, hoping someone will open a Bible and be converted to Christ is just weird.
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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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More Light—for Advent 3B
As we hear again from John the Baptist, we’re invited to explore his purpose (and ours) in light of the one who is to come again.
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The awkward public prayer of Jesus
Praying in public is often treated like a natural part of evangelism, even if it is done with unnatural intention.
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Sharing—offering life to everyone
The root of evangelism isn’t that we have something we’re pitching to someone else. It is sharing in life.
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Baptism Redux (Epiphany 2A)
This week, we return to the baptism of Jesus. But we don’t stay there. We’ve got other things to deal with.
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Andrew’s simple invitation
I don’t think Andrew is doing anything crazy or difficult. It isn’t weird or selfish. He’s telling his brother something.
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He is Risen!
The sign seemed pretty mundane. But they have no idea how their advertising defangs the power Easter can have for Christian communities. There’s a certain Methodist church I pass daily. They have an electronic sign which can display upcoming events and fancy graphics. It’s the kind of thing which inspires in me both jealousy and…