own purpose in this discussion. The first is doing what Jesus did in his ministry of power. In the upper room Jesus promised his followers that they would match and even exceed his works (John 14:12–14).2 The second dimension is doing what he did in the practice of personal transformation, his practice in prayer, silence and solitude, fasting, frugality, chastity, service, and stewardship. The third dimension is doing what he did as he worked with those who followed him. Twenty years ago in this
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