At first you think this is a video about an amazing teacher, Jeffrey Wright, who is willing to do just about anything to engage his students in learning — learning about physics, about themselves, about each other and the world. Then you think it’s really about the power of vulnerability, of self-disclosure, as Mr. Wright shares with them some of his personal life and in this way creates an atmosphere of profound trust where transformative learning can take place. And then you realize it’s really all about love. In the face of the incredible challenges that Jeffrey and his son and family face, there are a few choices they could...
Luke 3:19-20
posted by DJL
But Herod the ruler, who had been rebuked by him because of Herodias, his brother’s wife, and because of all the evil things that Herod had done, added to them all by shutting up John in prison. We’ve have traveled with John a long way. We were first introduced to him as the hope of a...
Which Mistake
posted by DJL
Do you ever feel like, no matter what you’ll do, you’re going to make a mistake? That’s not a very pleasant feel; in fact, most of us associate it with being trapped or cornered with no real hope for a good outcome. But what if that condition wasn’t one of being trapped but instead of...
Luke 3:15-18
posted by DJL
As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, ‘I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his...
The Optimism Bias
posted by DJL
Tali Sharot studies optimism. Actually, not just optimism in general, but the penchant most of us have for being unrealistically optimistic about our futures, our prospects, our health, our children and so on, while being similarly pessimistic about others’ chances. I guess that makes...
Luke 3:7-14
posted by DJL
John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise...
What Is Baptism?
posted by DJL
Do you remember anything about your baptism? If you’re like me – that is, if you were baptized as a baby – the answer is probably “no.” A second question: do you remember any stories about your baptism that your parents or others present have told you over the years. The two details...
Jesus First Sermon
posted by DJL
This week’s Bible Story Jam was produced with the folks at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. As their website describes, “Redeemer Lutheran Church’s 100-year story continues to unfold as our diverse community worships and serves together reflecting the kingdom of God on...
Luke 3:3-6
posted by DJL
He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah, “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Every...
Honk If You Love Somebody
posted by DJL
This seemed like a perfect Monday post, especially the first Monday of the New Year. Moreover, I’ve decided to start a new category for the New Year, named simply “Good!” and placed in the Living Well section. Why? Because I think it’s so incredibly easy to feel somewhat overwhelmed by all the bad news that surrounds us – on the television or internet, at work or in the community, maybe even at home. In fact, sometimes it feels like is about all the gets featured in the media and we get so used to it that we don’t even notice how it’s sucking our energy and diminishing our vision. And so from time to time, when I come...
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