It isn’t always easy or convenient to be a good disciple. But, Saint Paul exhorts us in 2 Timothy 4:2, “Be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient.” Discipleship is not always convenient. It isn’t always easy to be generous. The busyness of everyday family and work life demands our attention. On top of that, […]
Author: Joe Galloway
The Big ‘E’
In 2 Timothy 1:8 we hear Paul tell us, “ So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord.” I don’t know about you, but that sounds a bit like the big ‘E’ word, Evangelizing. Evangelization. That sounds scary to most of us–especially if you think of evangelization as having to scream out […]
Beggars on the Street
Are there beggars on the street corners where you live? How do you respond to them? I confess they make me nervous. I certainly don’t want to make eye contact with them. My initial reaction is often skepticism; just go get a job. They’re probably an organized group whose work is begging, pooling what they […]
God and mammon
Does having more money and owning more property make you feel secure? Do you rely on your education, your skills and abilities to pave the way to more prosperity? Is this not trusting more in yourself and your wealth – in other words – in mammon, than in God? Jesus tells us in Luke 16 […]
The Cost of Discipleship
Who would begin to build a house without first figuring out how much it’s gonna cost? No one would do that. It’s the same with discipleship. Do you really want to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? If so, what is the cost of discipleship? Discipleship is a serious decision. Jesus tells us plainly what […]