“Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.”” Luke 15:1-2 ESV Reflection: why were sinners drawn to Jesus and his message? Even as a follower of Christ, it can be pretty intimidating to walk […]
Magnetism of Jesus Read More »
“For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?” Luke 14:28 ESV Reflection: what is your end goal of being a disciple of Jesus Christ? My wife and I have had the chance to build several houses during our
True Construction Costs Read More »
“But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.” Luke 14:13-14 ESV Reflection: what happens when you cannot repay a debt? Many governments around the world have spent
“And He said to them, “Go, tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.’” Luke 13:32 NKJV Reflection: how much do you live in the future versus for today? Have to admit, I tend to push out the tasks that I
“Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” And He said to them, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able.” Luke 13:23-24 NKJV Reflection: when are we saved? In 1972, Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 was
“Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. And behold, there was a woman who had had a disabling spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not fully straighten herself.” Luke 13:10-11 ESV Reflection: is it possible to get physically ill from worry and fear? Depression is one
A Spirit Of Depression Read More »
“And he said to the vinedresser, ‘Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?’”Luke 13:7 ESV Reflection: do you believe in coincidences or a greater purpose? Not sure about you, but I have at times
A Tree With A Purpose Read More »
“Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.” Luke 12:51 ESVESV Reflection: why are Jesus’ words so divisive? Warning: the following can appear to be a political opinion, but is only meant as an illustration. In a recent speech, the new US vice president
Peace And Division Read More »
“Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning,” Luke 12:35 ESV Reflection: how do you know what your pastor says is true? You don’t have to try very hard to find churches that disagree on pretty fundamental belief principles, such as baptism and marriage. But then, how can we know who is correct? Most
Loins Girded About Read More »
“Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you.” Luke 12:31 ESV Reflection: why does a Christian need to seek the kingdom of God? We have for decades wondered why our taxes have been going up, yet the quality of many government services, including healthcare and education, seem to be continually getting
