When I ask, “What comes to mind when you hear the word discipleship?” I’d love to hear people answer more along these lines: “Believing God has a plan for me even when I’m afraid he doesn’t.” “Believing God loves me even when I feel like nobody else does.” “Trusting that God is doing something for my good even though my life has always been terrible up till now.” “Following Jesus even though my feelings speak more loudly.” “Denying myself in order to do what’s right although I don’t really want to.” “Imagining a time when I won’t hurt as much as I do now.” “Imagining a time when my spouse or
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