Some thoughts on the death of Steve Jobs
Jesus once asked, “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? For what can a man give in return for his soul? (Mark 8:36-37).” These questions came to mind yesterday after I heard the news of Jobs’ death. Jobs died Wednesday at the age of 56 after a long battle with cancer. What Jobs accomplished in his … Continue reading Some thoughts on the death of Steve Jobs
“I look upon all the world as my parish”
In 1739, John Wesley made a famous declaration: “God in Scripture commands me, according to my power, to instruct the ignorant, reform the wicked, confirm the virtuous. Man forbids me to do this in another’s parish; that is, in effect, to do it at all, seeing I have now no parish of my own, nor probably ever shall. Whom then shall I hear, God or … Continue reading “I look upon all the world as my parish”
The Excellence and Beauty of Christ
American Christianity is all too often known for its focus on “the self.” We focus on what Jesus can do for you and me, and every human being on the planet. If you accept Christ into your life, or so we are told, you will finally get that new car you’ve always wanted, and the illness you’ve suffered with for years will go away, not … Continue reading The Excellence and Beauty of Christ
Shepherd the Flock 