"When you begin to think outside the box, you often become some other "leaders" lousy follower. That usually costs something" (Andy Rayner)

"Our guardian angels are bored." (Mike Foster)

It's where I feel I'm at these days. “In the second half of life, it is good just to be a part of the general dance. We do not have to stand out, make defining moves, or be better than anyone else on the dance floor. Life is more participatory than assertive, and there is no need for strong or further self-definition” (Falling Upward. Richard Rohr.120).

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Can We Really Be Like Jesus? Really?

If so, he was not very unique then. We can't be like Jesus, try as we might. But we can walk with him and give him our best love, and he his best advice and encouragement and best love in return too. Abiding in him does not mean being like him. Good job! We would be up the creek.
"To present Jesus as primarily an example to us is devastating. If to be like Christ is to be the aim of my life, I give up the struggle in despair. Love my enemies? Never hit back when I am insulted? No despising of the incompetent, the ham-fisted and foolish? No complaining about privation or pain? Always ready with "a word in season"? What a hope!... if Christ is simply my copybook then count me out. (D. W. Cleverley Ford)
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