The story of the widow’s two mites (Mark 12:41-44) has an important lesson to teach us about contemplative practice: What we see depends on where we look. At first, only Jesus who sees the widow. But then he invites his disciples to look and so they also see. Then he invites them to look closer. … Continue reading Seeing As Jesus Sees (Mark 12:41-44)
As I wrote last week, when we read the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) we tend to focus on actions: the “go and make disciples” part. This can make it seem as though mission were a task to be added on top of discipleship. But in giving the Great Commission, Jesus frames it with two declarations … Continue reading Apart from Me You Can Do Nothing (John 15:1-8)
The Great Commission (Mat. 28:16–20) is often taken as a rallying cry for action: “get out there and tell people about Jesus!” But have you ever noticed that it also calls us to a deep dependence on Christ? Hudson Taylor, founder of the China Inland Mission, captured these two truths in the memorable phrase: “go … Continue reading I Am with You Always
