Tag: Discipleship

Fighting Against Familiarity

We have all heard the saying, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” While we might bristle at such a notion, the uncomfortable reality is that the more we become accustomed to, experienced, and proficient in something or with someone, we tend to lose some of our awe and respect. We have all experienced this—the excitement of a blossoming relationship, the anticipation of a new job, the nervousness when joining a new team, or the passion that comes with new life in Christ; these feelings can dissipate over time as we become more familiar. Continue Reading →

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Embracing Our Calling as Disciples

Mark 1:16-20 offers a short and poignant account of Jesus calling the first disciples, Simon, Andrew, James, and John. This is a story that we likely know very well, but there are some wonderful principles to be learned that are helpful for us and those we counsel. Within these five verses are three significant pieces of wisdom in the calling of these disciples that we can apply to our lives today. Continue Reading →

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