Sunday Leftovers

Reflections on the Bible, life, and the church from Joel Bucklin

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Check out the most recent posts below. New posts are updated weekly.

Teaching Toward Obedience

October 10, 2018

In the Great Commission of Matthew 28, Jesus commands his disciples to “go make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Notice that Jesus doesn’t say “teac h them to memorize…” … More Teaching Toward Obedience

Make the Most of Your Time

October 3, 2018

With the recent release of iOS 12, iPhone users were greeted with a new feature called Screen Time. It tracks how much time you spend on your phone, including what apps you use, how many times you pick up your phone, and how many notifications you receive. It’s terrifying. The app is designed to make … More Make the Most of Your Time

For Real?

September 26, 2018

JoJo has a unique way of asking people if they are joking around. She tilts her head to the side, gives you an inquisitive look, and asks, “for real?” On the other hand, if she is trying to convince you she is being serious, she says, “for real life”. As in, “I don’t want to … More For Real?