Shared Experience
I Thessalonians 2:7-8 has always been a linchpin verse for me when it comes to discipleship. It's not just about sharing information. It's about sharing life.
We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.
I'm more and more convinced that discipleship is all about shared experiences. Think of it as discipleship super-glue. That is why Jesus invited the disciples to follow him. He basically wanted to hang out with them and do life together.
As my kids get older, one of the things I enjoy about parenting is sharing experiences by sharing hobbies. That is why I wanted to learn how to snowboard with Parker. I knew that shared experience wouldn't just be fun. I knew it would create memories and build the bond between us. I think we'll take up rock climbing this summer. And that is why so many of my life goals involve my family. It's not just about achieving the goal. It's about sharing the experience!
This picture represents the shared experience we had in Utah. Two masked men, or one boy and one man, skiing the slopes!
We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.
I'm more and more convinced that discipleship is all about shared experiences. Think of it as discipleship super-glue. That is why Jesus invited the disciples to follow him. He basically wanted to hang out with them and do life together.
As my kids get older, one of the things I enjoy about parenting is sharing experiences by sharing hobbies. That is why I wanted to learn how to snowboard with Parker. I knew that shared experience wouldn't just be fun. I knew it would create memories and build the bond between us. I think we'll take up rock climbing this summer. And that is why so many of my life goals involve my family. It's not just about achieving the goal. It's about sharing the experience!
This picture represents the shared experience we had in Utah. Two masked men, or one boy and one man, skiing the slopes!
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