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Like Godzilla on the Streets of Tokyo – Reasons NOT to Follow Jesus (part 4)
One of the biggest warnings I can issue against following Jesus is one that should be taken seriously if you’ve made it this far. If you choose to follow Jesus, you’ll have to change. Completely. You come to the Father just as you are (that’s a beautiful truth) and He welcomes you like His long …[ read more ]
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Memento Mori – Another Reason NOT to Follow Jesus (Part 3)
Here are things NOT on Jesus’ daily to-do list: 1. Be overly concerned with Lori’s comfort. 2. Take special pains to be sure Lori experiences uninterrupted happiness. 3. Answer every one of Lori’s prayers in the way she requests. 4. Buy into the American Dream and be sure to provide one for Lori. (Feel free …[ read more ]
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You Can’t Always Get What You Want
So, I’m sitting here wondering how the rest of you do it. There is a theme in scripture that just gets me every time and I strive to obey it but I fail often. You can find it in Hebrews: 13:5-6 NIV: “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with …[ read more ]
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Jesus Doesn’t Need You – Reasons Not to Follow Jesus (part 2)
In this series of posts, I’m exploring all the reasons you should NOT follow Jesus Christ. As I explained in the last post, this isn’t a gimmick or some kind of reverse psychology. Choosing to become a follower of Christ is a game-changing decision, a life-altering covenant – one that, like marriage, should not be …[ read more ]
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Maybe You Should Turn Back Now – Reasons NOT to Follow Jesus (Part 1)
There are a lot of really good reasons not to follow Jesus. Seriously. It’s hard work. It requires sacrifice. You have to change in ways I’ll tell you right now you aren’t prepared to change and in the coming years, I suspect it will actually become as downright dangerous to be a Christian in America …[ read more ]