The Just Life

Core Concepts 8: Be All In

We must come to terms with the reality that there is no hierarchy of Christian discipleship, no acceptable “levels” of commitment.  From day one, being a disciple of Christ has been an all-in, all-or-nothing proposition.  A call to completely give up the life we have planned so as to have the life awaiting us.
Of course, [...]

Core Concepts 5: Follow Christ’s Lead

Where do we begin? Our character begins to follow Christ’s lead as we interact with people through love.  His lead is incarnate.  This means we are to live among and rub shoulders with those who need us. We can’t love at a distance. You cannot commute to a calling.
We too must become “incarnational.” This [...]

Core Concepts 4: Dying to Self

There is no getting around it: All of history, every bit of data, the best modern technology and methodology has to offer conclude the exact same thing. There will never be a way to simply “add justice” to your already good life – no seven easy steps to a life of love and justice, no [...]

Core Concepts 3: Be Agents of Change

God is at work in the world reclaiming his beloved creation:
Through Christ we are called to participate in the “in-breaking” of His amazing Kingdom here and now. We must first be reconciled to God and the way we engage others also must be transformed.  Accordingly, we are to be active partners with God in [...]

Core Concepts 2: God’s heart for justice

What does the Bible say about God’s call for lives of love and justice from His people? Scripture speaks very clearly:

There are hundreds of verses that speak of God’s heart for justice, and of course there are over 2000 verses on poverty alone.  Not to mention what the bible says about wealth and [...]