Category Archives: Luke

Wait for It!

18He said, “What is God’s kingdom like? To what can I compare it? 19It is like a mustard seed which someone plants in his garden. It grew and became a tree and the birds in the sky came and perched … Continue reading

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The Way of the Cross

Then he [Jesus] said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, … Continue reading

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Am I Ready?

“Simon, Simon, look out! Satan has asked to sift you like wheat. But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” … He also said to them, … Continue reading

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The Truth, The Whole Truth, & Nothing But The Truth

One day as He was teaching the people in the temple complex and proclaiming the good news, the chief priests and the scribes, with the elders, came up and said to Him: “Tell us, by what authority are You doing … Continue reading

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Prayer

Once Jesus was in a certain place praying. As he finished, one of his disciples came to him and said, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”     Luke 11:1 (NLT) The Lord’s Prayer. Much … Continue reading

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He Changes Everything

[reprinted from December 23, 2010] While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there … Continue reading

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Communion: Do You Know What It Is?

Note from Jody 2/26/13: Many churches will celebrate with communion in their worship on this first Sunday of the month. Let’s prepare ourselves for an act of worship that Jesus Himself showed us and encouraged us to do. [Devotion reprinted … Continue reading

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Eager to Listen

Each day, Jesus kept on teaching in the temple. So the chief priests, the teachers of the Law of Moses, and some other important people tried to have him killed. But they could not find a way to do it, … Continue reading

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Tough Love

When the city came into view, he [Jesus] wept over it. “If you had only recognized this day, and everything that was good for you! But now it’s too late. In the days ahead your enemies are going to bring … Continue reading

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What Do You Want Me To Do For You?

As He drew near Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road begging. Hearing a crowd passing by, he inquired what this meant. “Jesus the Nazarene is passing by,” they told him. So he called out,“Jesus, Son of David,have … Continue reading

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