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Go. Be Jesus. by Patrick Carden
"Go. Be Jesus." It's only three words, but it may be one of the simplest and most challenging invitations a person of faith can embrace. In a world filled with arguments about religion, politics, morality, and culture, those three words cut through the noise and bring us back to what really matters. They remind us that following Jesus was never supposed to be primarily about winning debates, defending institutions, or proving we are right. It was always about becoming people who embody the love, grace, compassion, and mercy that Jesus modeled.
Hope from the Road to Emmaus by Becky Harling
This past week, I've been thinking quite a bit about the two followers of Jesus who were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus after Jesus's death. Discouraged, disillusioned, and despairing would best describe them. Their hopes had been dashed and their dreams shattered. The story is found in Luke 24:13–34. As the two were walking and talking about all that had happened over the past few days, Jesus Himself came up and walked beside them—but they didn't recognize Him. I find that fascinating. Jesus had been brutally crucified on the cross, yet when He appeared to these two, the scars must not have been evident.
Kingdom Dynamics and the Middle Class Crisis by Randy Gladden
The cost of living continues to rise. Prices increase while purchasing power seems to decrease. Families feel squeezed. Businesses face uncertainty. Hard-working people often discover that despite greater effort, they are struggling to gain ground. In fact, economists have increasingly described our current environment as the quiet erosion of the middle class. The pressure is not imaginary. It is measurable. It is affecting households, businesses, and communities everywhere. The natural response is understandable. When pressure increases, people instinctively tighten their grip. They become more cautious. They focus on preservation. They begin measuring every decision through the lens of what they can afford. Yet Kingdom people are called to live differently. The Kingdom does not ignore reality, but it is not governed by it either. Faith does not deny circumstances. Faith refuses to allow circumstances to have the final word.
