Examining crisis leadership and teamwork with Jesus, we consider three episodes in the final act in the drama of his ongoing conflict with the religious leaders. When Jesus came to Jerusalem for the last time, he and his followers were under attack. Jesus responded with a spiritual superiority that …
God as a leader
God chose Abraham, called Moses and some of the prophets, and sent Jesus. This suggests that it might be interesting to ask in some human situations how God may already have made provision for leadership. Watch the 7:39 video or listen to the podcast episode. Let's back up a bit. In daily …
Nutrition and output
Some species of birds nourish their young by swallowing, say, the fish they have caught, and then bringing it back up when the chick touches their beak in the right place. Regurgitation involves mixing something of ourselves with what we give out. Jesus said, "I am the bread of …
Contrasts and blends: Responses to George Floyd’s murder
The media images of responses to the murder of George Floyd portray a stark contrast between angry violence and peaceful marches. Sometimes the contrast fits: we come from a place of righteous indignation in our soul which has no trace of anger, which is the seed of murder, as Jesus implied in the …
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Not wholehearted?
In Jesus’ Bible, the Hebrew Scriptures, this line is repeated most often: O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever. In so many ways have we been blessed by his steadfast love! The Creator has established the heavens and the earth, with all their creatures, and …
Forgiveness and consequences
Video Audio In order to have the fullest, most satisfying experience of forgiveness, consider that forgiveness is an expression of the divine attitude of mercy. That attitude motivates whatever process may wisely be involved in making forgiveness real. Mercy is love applied to …
