The Light Yoke

I read the Christian Alliance for Orphans blog, and they posted this article a few days ago. I really liked it, and thought I'd repost.

The Light Yoke

Written By: Jedd Medefind

Even when I was a boy, Jesus’ claim that his yoke was somehow easy and light mystified me. Had he not warned of heavy, even severe, costs for following him? In Bonhoeffer’s unforgettable words, “When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.” What’s easy about that?

I landed my first paid political campaign job shortly after college. After months of envelope-stuffing and minor editing roles, I was thrilled by my candidate’s offer: “Want to fly with me to attend a fundraiser for a candidate I’m trying to help down south?” Boy, did I ever.

Read full article on Comment Magazine here.