May 13th by Wayne Taylor
May 13th by Jordan Taylor
May 6th by Jordan Taylor
That Christians should seek to be like Jesus cannot be denied. Jesus himself equated discipleship with following in his steps and bearing a cross like his (Luke 9:23). He pointed to his humble service as our example (John 13:15) and called us to love like he does (John13:34). Paul sought to imitate him and called us to follow suit (1 Corinthians 11:1), making it clear that we fulfill his command to imitate God when we behave like Jesus (Ephesians 5:1-2). Peter makes Jesus an example of how to suffer well (1 Peter 2:21). Even the title Christian underscores our endeavor to be like him. Imitation is not optional...(click for more)
Eight of us gather in a cozy white apartment on Tuesday evening. The apartment is not white because it is new, but because all the flaws have been painted over. I think the house was originally a mansion converted into a dormitory of some sort 100 years ago, though it is hard to tell. We gather around a thin wooden coffee table to share refreshments, eating cookies and oranges as we discuss the week. There is a rest in the air, a settling. Many of us lead busy lives – a scientist, pastor, city inspector, research technician, real estate agent, art student, producer, and mother – our combined schedules represent time spent. No rush is apprehended, and nothing apart from emergency can threaten the vitality...(click for more)
