Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he he humbled himself,… Continue reading Obedience to the Point of Death
Tag: Luke 14
What’s Your Excuse?
Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Excuses, excuses, excuses. The man in Luke 14 had made all the plans for a big dinner. But when it was ready, everyone had an excuse: a field… Continue reading What’s Your Excuse?
Declining Our Gifts
Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. It’s a simple concept, really: do more of what you’re good at instead of focusing on how to improve the areas where you struggle. In the business/human resources… Continue reading Declining Our Gifts
Of Suffering and the Law
Note: On Fridays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Oh, those silly learned people of Jesus’s time. In today’s Gospel reading from Luke 14, a man is suffering, possibly due to swelling in his legs and feet that could be… Continue reading Of Suffering and the Law