Reflections of a Global Disciple
An Easter Reflection by Jenna, a Partner in Southeast Asia As we reflect on Easter, the Good Friday meal, and the concept of communion. I’d like to pose a question: Who is sitting at your table? Are there people who represent all embodiments of our Lord around you? How can you make your table more diverse to reflect…
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We all face numerous struggles in going to and living in another culture. But our struggles are all so normal. What is interesting is to discover that we aren’t alone in this. Even the Apostles faced similar struggles in their lives. This post we want to look at one Apostle in particular, and look at his…
Read MoreOne of the characteristics of the prophets was that they could feel the pain of others: they could feel the pain God felt; they could feel the pain that their own people would feel when they came face to face with the judgment that was awaiting them if they did not turn away from their…
Read MoreThe Wise Men! Tradition numbers them as three due to the three gifts given to the Christ child: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. If you have seen the Franco Ziffarelli epic, Jesus of Nazareth, you can see how the Wise Men add a wonderfully romantic touch to the birth narrative. Three wealthy men coming out of nowhere, dressed in…
Read MoreIn Matthew 28 Jesus said: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me, go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (that is, all peoples). These words of Jesus should cause all of us who claim to follow him to pause. I am sure it caused the disciples to pause. First,…
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