“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do what I tell you?” (Luke 6:46) It was customary in Jesus’ day to address a man of stature as ‘lord’. The bible versions often differentiate respected men from Jesus by the use of ‘lord’ vs. ‘LORD’ (or, Lord). However, in this verse Jesus is quoted …
Before delving into my thoughts for this new year, I strongly urge you to read this passage (Luke 8:36-50) carefully and consider what is being said and all that transpires. The story, in brief: – Jesus is invited to dine with one of the Pharisees. – A woman sits at Jesus’ feet, weeping. = She …
AUDIO VERSION for your convenience CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS The virgin birth of the child known as Jesus is, without a doubt, one of the monumental pivot points in all of human history. Prophesies of the Messiah’s birth are recorded long before His arrival. Despite His humble beginnings, born in a manger, surrounded by shepherds, …
Luke’s gospel account is unique from the other 3 gospels in that it expresses the emotional depth surrounding Christ’s incarnation. So many people were directly affected by His birth: Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary, Joseph, Anna the prophetess, and Simeon the Godly priest who served at Jesus’ dedication, and they all show up in Luke’s account. One …
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:14 Boy, do we love the words of the heralding angels on the night of our Savior’s birth! Peace on earth! Peace. We all need it, want it, and desire it deeply. Regardless of who we are, …
When does God’s plan becoming less-than in our eyes? When do we determine that His plan for our lives just I isn’t good enough? What makes us think that we have a better idea?
We are all equal. But, it’s not until we turn to Christ will we become truly free. People can rally and protest, shout slogans and raise fists all they want but nothing will change that truth.
The flat-out truth is, the best any human can do is speculate on another person’s motives. Heck, we can’t even decipher our own motives much of the time!
One of the features that makes the LORD’s Prayer so revered is that it is completely aligned with God’s Will and His Word. That is how we should pray!
There was no similarity between John the Baptist and the religious leaders of the day. So, why would God choose such a disheveled man to spread His message of hope?
The world CAN’T understand! One of the telltale signs of the damnation of the world is the continual rhetoric of so-called intelligent minds. If we’ve not experienced it firsthand, we’ve certainly heard it— people openly professing to have “read the Bible, cover to cover” and found it useless, or full of contradictions, or just another example of “religious claptrap”.
Kernel: Christ is looking for the Church to stand up for the gospel. Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30…let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving …
When was the last time you lied to cover up something you did; hoping no one would discover your deed? We’re all guilty of such deception. The first epistle of John says, “If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” 1 John 1:8 Well, we’ve all …
Ever wonder whether or not your faith is being effective? As Christians, we place a great deal of emphasis on the ministries of early saints like Paul, John, and Peter. As apostles and key witnesses to Jesus, they were among the first called upon to spread the gospel of Christ. As such, they stand out …
Psalm 77 – Regardless of the situation—whether it be a seasonal cold, or being unjustly imprisoned—God is the only one who can address our cause and bring real resolution to our anguish.