Author Archives: Editor

What Is a Disciple?

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Editor

“What is a disciple?” Pastor Tim asks an eager crowd of UU and UT students. “What does the word discipleship mean?” One student, an elderly North Korean man, says: “when you disciple someone, it means that you are making this … Continue reading →

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Reports of Christ’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Editor

Years ago, Mahatma Gandhi hit the nail on the head when he said, “I like your Christ, but I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are nothing like your Christ.” Many Christians who hear this like to point the … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness Is Like Surgery

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Editor

Very few people give Peter credit. In Matthew 18:21-22, Peter asks Jesus how many times a person should forgive their enemy. He suggests seven times. Jesus says seven times seventy-times (or, in some translations, seventy-seven times.) Peter, if anything, is … Continue reading →

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