The jesus pattern blog

Loving Families. Neighbors. Cities. Nations

The Jesus Pattern Blog explores the life of Jesus from Beginning to end as recorded by the eyewitness writers - Matthew, Mark, Luke, And John.

JP72: A Christmas Invitation: How To Reflect the Heart of Jesus during Advent

Reflecting the heart of Jesus begins when we place what we have in his hands.

JP71: How Thanksgiving Makes Us More Like Jesus

Gratitude is more than a seasonal practice; it’s a lifestyle that reflects Jesus' character.

JP70: The Cost of Loyalty: Staying True to Jesus Under Pressure

Jesus never promised that following Him would be easy, but He did promise that it would be worth it.

JP69: Light Your Candle and Fear Not

Jesus ' encouragement to his disciples in preparing them to spread the good news is a helpful reminder to remain steadfast when opposition comes.

JP68: Gathered To Go: Embracing the Mission of Jesus

With loneliness at epidemic levels, Jesus' timeless strategy is a helpful answer for churches.

JP67: Uninvitable: What We Learn From Jesus About Loving People on the Margins

Jesus modeled a way of building bridges to marginalized people that we can train ourselves to imitate.