Radically Happy

  • DBJ Family Edition (John 13)

    A simplified version of DBJ-LOVE-5 we used with our parents and kids.

  • Redeeming Aphrodite: Christmas Adam (Part 10)

    Redeeming Aphrodite: Christmas Adam (Part 10)

    Continued from Part 9 Prologue I stare at the Multitude gathered before Eve, here in Hades’ Box at the End of the World. Waiting to tear us limb from limb. And worse. Ernie: Father, forgive me. I didn’t know what I was doing. I am not able to drink this…

  • DBJ-2021A-7F TROP Jubilee (Friday)

    Season Finale for Playlist DBJ-2021A-TROP: The Redemption of Peter

  • DBJ-2021A-7T TROP Jubilee

    Season Finale for Playlist DBJ-2021A-TROP: The Redemption of Peter

  • The Spirit Of Self (from Pure Glory)

    by Apostle Gabriel Cross The Lord has revealed to me, the spirit of self, in the life of many believers, which is the spirit of division.  One is divided against oneself, always second guessing themselves or what God is saying to them. The spirit of division, hinders and retards you…

  • DBJ Season 2: Call for Hosts

    This week is the “Jubilee” recap, ending Season 1 (2021A) of Discipling by Jesus. Season 2 (2021B) starts the week of April 11th and runs through Pentecost. Registration will be available soon. Robby and I are inclined to NOT host any sessions for Season 2, in order to create space…

  • Playlist DBJ-2021B-LOVE: Loving More Like Jesus

    Wedding at Cana: John 2:1-11 Woman Caught in Adultery: John 8:1-11 Rich Young Ruler: Mark 10:17-31 Unforgiving Servant: Matthew 18:15-35 Washing Disciples Feet: John 13:1-17 Fruit of the Vine: John 15:1-17 Jubilee (Review & Commission)

  • Redeeming Aphrodite: All Hallows’ Eve (Part 9)

    Redeeming Aphrodite: All Hallows’ Eve (Part 9)

    Continued from Part 8 Prologue Father and I have been taken prisoner by female guards. I have no idea what is going on. I wonder if we were betrayed by Hades, when he opened the Box in his Office. Then I see Adam. He no longer looks like a truant…

  • Redeeming Aphrodite: Seeking Eve (Part 8)

    Redeeming Aphrodite: Seeking Eve (Part 8)

    Continued from Part 7 Prologue As expected, the Office of Hades is locked. I use the Master Key to open it. Adam and I enter. The snappily dressed figure at the desk grins. He looks surprisingly relaxed. Maybe he did take that vacation after all.

  • Redeeming Aphrodite: Son of Adam (Part 7)

    Redeeming Aphrodite: Son of Adam (Part 7)

    Continued from Part 6 Prologue Where the Hades should I go now? All the people I care about aren’t here yet.Jesus warned me I only had a brief time with the Master Key of St. Peter.How the heck am I supposed to empty out Hell?Which one person could I reach…

  • AECN for Jesus: Jessian Discipleship

    Discipling By Jesus aims to become an: Amateur Experiential Curious Network of people who practice denying themselves, taking up their cross, and follow Jesus.

  • DADS Confrontational Devotion

    Dedicated to my Father. DECLARE Truth God is in control. We are absolutely on track for the future He has for us and our loved ones. How quickly and thoroughly we yield to Him determines how fast and painful it will be to reach that future ASK Better Questions a)…

  • DBJ-2021A-5T Peter Denies Jesus

    Luke 22:31-62

  • Redeeming Aphrodite: Meeting Jesus (Part 6)

    Redeeming Aphrodite: Meeting Jesus (Part 6)

    I stare at the desk. As I have for days. I know I must open it. But I am terrified of what I might find. Of what I could become. I finally reach a trembling hand towards the first drawer. Suddenly there is a knock on the door! I nearly…

  • Redeeming Aphrodite: Raising Hades (Part 5)

    Redeeming Aphrodite: Raising Hades (Part 5)

    I nod to the security guard as I enter the lobby of the 666-story office building. Surprisingly, the personage I seek has an office on only the 33rd floor. I walk through the metal detector, smiling apologetically as the arrow through my heart sets off the alarm. The guard rolls…

  • The Dear Peter Blues

    Matthew 16:13-28 Inspired by Correcting Jesus Dear Peter, Its okay. I know you’re scared that I’m going away.

  • Correcting Jesus

    This is quite likely the most foolish and arrogant story I have ever attempted: trying to improve upon how Jesus responded to Peter’s rebuke. Nevertheless, if I am to take Him at His word that we will do greater things than He did, I have to start somewhere…

  • Redeeming Aphrodite: Healing Hephaestus (Part 4)

    Redeeming Aphrodite: Healing Hephaestus (Part 4)

    Continued from Part 3 Prologue The arrow penetrates my heart.I feel horror, but no pain.I black out. Hephaestus A man wearing a toga and a sweatband stands over me. H. How are you feeling?E. Um, not bad for having an arrow in my chest. Can you give me a hand…

  • DRAFT: DBJ Challenge Statement

    My current best understanding of what we are trying to accomplish in DBJ. Learn and model what it means to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Jesus in a nominally Christianized culture. Develop a “Jesus Study” format where people who think they know Jesus and the Bible encounter…

  • IGWET Statement of Faith

    PraiseRomans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. 29 For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn…