Trump v. Jesus: Christians can’t follow both “If you are followers of Jesus, you can’t ignore what Jesus said,” said Rev. Jim Wallis, who was educated in Deerfield and returns to the area ...

As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Peter and Andrew and said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” They left their nets.

A phrase that has come to me at various times throughout my life, and it has always been an invitation to peace and freedom and clarity. It’s also one of the meanest things Jesus ever said.

He said to them, “Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.” They immediately left their nets and followed Him (Matthew 4:18-20). The key word in this verse is “follow.” ...

SAINTS & ART: ‘Jesus saw a man named Matthew’ and told him, ‘Follow me.’ And Matthew did. Caravaggio, “The Inspiration of St. Matthew,” 1602 (photo: Public Domain) ...