Living for Jesus spiritually without religious loyalty
Even though I was never found guilty of any crime or breach of promise, the powers-that-be deprive me of my ability to serve God as an ordained minister. That’s another story. But the statement I gave when ordained on May 30, 1987 remains as true for me today as then.
So, what does it really mean for Jesus to say, “Those who want to come with me must say no to the things they want, pick up their crosses every day, and follow me” (Luke 9:23 God’s Word)?
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François Fénelon (1651-1715) is one of those writers who can shake your tree and rattle your soul. Like this section, which I have edited slightly for clarity to the modern ear:
What if truly following Christ meant being hated and rejected by the world?
“Are you trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? If you are trying to please people, you are not a servant of Christ.” Galatians 1:10 Read more…
As good as any Christian writer, teacher, preacher or evangelist may be, nothing beats the first edition, so to speak. Read more…
August 7, 2012
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