Recently I have been struck by how immediate everything can feel.  With my smartphone I can stay connected nearly 24/7.  Sometimes this is great.  I love being able to connect with others and take care of business in a variety of contexts.  However, I also notice that there is an increasing need for immediate response, immediate satisfaction.  “Now” seems to be the operative timeline these days.  The trouble is that not everything can be now – some things take time to develop.

So, over the next few months I want to walk with you through a book on the process of discipleship.  I have been deeply touched by Eugene Peterson’s ”A Long Obedience in the Same Direction” (Intervarsity Press, 2000).  Peterson uses a section of the Psalms to describe the process of becoming a disciple. I invite you to read this book with me, to share your thoughts and questions and feelings, and to pray about the practice of following Jesus in your own life. 

So, we will begin this journey together starting Wednesday, October 5.

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