When Jesus says to his disciples, “Take my yoke upon you” and “learn from me” (Matt 11), he is not just drawing upon a vague farming metaphor. “Yoke” was a common metaphor for a particular rabbi’s interpretation and application of God’s torah to everyday life. In Jesus’ day, all devout Jews wholeheartedly sought to live … More “Download My Soundtrack” (Matt 11:28-32)
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For those who read my blog, one bonus is that you often get a preview of what might be coming down the pipe as far as sermons go at MainStreet. I’m a deep processor and require time to chew on ideas and try them out before I preach on them. Daily Illumination often becomes a … More New Sermon Series: “Backroads, Buckets & Buffets”
Reposted from summer 2010. -JB Trust is earned through acts of faithfulness and a track record of dependability. If our trail guide gets our backpacking team safely up the mountain, then we can probably trust him or her to get us back down in one piece as well. The same is true with God. Our … More My Immovable Stone – Part 3
Kingdom Harbor 