Speaking the Truth in Love
Speaking the Truth in Love
Sermons on Disciples of Jesus (Page 2)
In front of an older house there was a “for sale” sign and on that sign in bold green letters, the lawn sign read “I’M BEAUTIFUL ON THE INSIDE.”
At graduation ceremonies the commencement speaker almost always says, “Be true to yourself” or “You be you.” This advice sounds innocent, but is it?
Jesus invites us to carry a cross for his sake. But that sounds painful. And in times of acute stress, our natural impulse is to run. Even Jesus himself longed to escape the cross.
Jesus invites his followers to carry the cross. But its pain may produce an angry response.
Jesus invites us to take up our cross daily and follow him (Luke 9:23-24). But what does he mean?