But Paul said it with much tears and hugging and kissing and loud weeping. Jesus said it in deep prayer, visibly raising his eyes to the heavens, and invoking God’s care over and love for his disciples.
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We are called by baptism to be the first apostles of Jesus
None of us were chosen to be among the Twelve — neither by Jesus nor by lot.
Continue readingBelievers believing for the first time
And what Jesus had said some years before was indeed coming true in them, and before them, and among them.
Continue readingLinger with the word, and feel the pain of the disciples
We — knowing the full Gospel story — are peering into that story, watching and listening to the disciples’ response to Jesus. They are confused.
Continue readingLoving is the highest expression of faith
Love is both noun and verb. It is something you receive and an experience you do.
Continue readingWelcome all to the world of the disciples
Jesus, in his own words today, indeed does show us the way, and the truth, and the life.
Continue readingGod speaks in a language that must become our reality
Experiencing God dwelling within are the things or Spiritual realities that make the kingdom of God come alive in us.
Continue readingJesus’ litany was directed to his disciples — and to us
We are given a share in the eternal life promised by the Christ.
Continue readingBelieve Jesus’ words and everything he tells us
His words and the Father’s words are one and the same.
Continue readingThe emergence of the church must have been a great time!
The bubble indeed has burst, and a new and vibrant and Spirit-filled church was beginning to emerge.
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