Breslen Boldt

“Here’s why: If disciple is something that is done to you (a verb),[25] then that puts the onus of responsibility for your spiritual formation on someone else, like your pastor, church, or mentor. But if disciple is a noun—if it’s someone you are or are not—then no one can “disciple” you but Rabbi Jesus himself.”
― John Mark Comer, Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did.

“Because we are each becoming something. That’s the crux of the human experience: the process of becoming a person. To be human is to change. To grow. To evolve. This is by God’s design.”
― John Mark Comer, Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did.

“Disciple is a noun, not a verb”
― John Mark Comer, Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did.

“We know our pets have thoughts and feelings, including about us. And that means we have an even greater responsibility to take care of them in ways that recognize them for what they are—clever beings who become attached to us and have complex needs of their own.”
― Zazie Todd, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy