48 things I have learned in 48 years

I am joining the herd on Substack but keeping it independent on Micro.blog. 📝

Romans 1:3 " regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David" - The son of God and a descendant of the best king Israel ever had! The King of Kings.

Romans 1:2 “the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures” - The gospel of Jesus has a heritage and an origin story.

Finished reading: Living in Christ’s Presence by Dallas Willard 📚

Finished reading: Narrative of Sojourner Truth by Olive Gilbert 📚

Currently reading: Live No Lies by John Mark Comer 📚

Romans 1:1 “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God.” - I recently learned about our big C calling and our little c calling. Our big C calling is to be saved and in relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Our little c callings are to a vocation, ministry, role, or action.

HT: James Bryan Smith, Good and Beautiful You📚

I use Readwise to receive 5 Kindle highlights a day. Here is one by Brian Zahnd from his book Water To Wine.

When I read Paul in the Bible I often get lost. He writes in such a circular manner that it sends me off the track frequently. Still, he wrote the majority of the non-gospels New Testament and I can’t just ignore him because I find reading him somewhat challenging.

So, I have started a new practice. I will be reading one verse of Paul a day. I am starting with Romans and going from there. I will post the Paul verse of day here and offer any thoughts if they come to me. I think this will keep me out of the weeds of Paul’s writing and help me focus on what really matters - “Christ in me the hope of glory." Won’t you join me in this practice?