Ok, imagine the scene, the editor of the New York Times wants to do a double-page spread on a famous religious leader. She decides to choose one of Jesus’ close circle. The goal is to paint a picture of the real life of a 1st century leader amongst one of the great religious upheavals history has ever seen. She types into Google the 12 apostles and picks … Continue reading In Praise of the Ordinary
Let this quote, by Tim Chester, get under your skin and challenge you… “We value the extraordinary over the ordinary. Whether it’s conferences, spiritual experiences, revivals – we are looking for the extraordinary. But Jesus conducted his ministry in the context of meals, journeys and homes… Many think the goal of spirituality is serenity and stillness. But the goal of biblical spirituality is conformity to … Continue reading We value the extraordinary over the ordinary (by Tim Chester)
