THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 14:7-14 “Invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed.” (Luke 14:13?-?14) As Jesus followers, we march by the beat of a different drum. The people we focus on are the weak, the outcasts, those who struggle. We see them as God sees them, as His much…
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At home with God in the world!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Psalm 90 SCRIPTURE: Psalm 90 “Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations.” (Psalm 90:1) For Moses, life was anything but stable and secure: — born of an enslaved people, adopted by the Pharoah’s daughter — raised in Egyptian wealth, on the run for saving a Hebrew brother — hiding in the…
A great Christ for my need!
Life to the full!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Isaiah 31-33 “Your eyes will see Jerusalem, a peaceful abode that will not be moved.” (Isaiah 33:20) What would this world look like, if it were paradise? Imagine if there were no violence, hatred, abuse, illness, loneliness, sin. This is the dream that God holds out to Israel through Isaiah. But He holds…
Strength through stillness!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Isaiah 28-30 “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength. But you would have none of it.” (Isaiah 30:15) God created us to enjoy His ‘very good’ creation rest. Not ‘rest’ as in doing nothing, but a sense of peace in what we do. A quiet confidence…
A love that goes beyond the law!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 14:1-6 “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?” (Luke 14:3) When I read a law in the bible, I want to explore WHY that law is there. Some laws are harder than others, and some I cannot figure out. But as I reflect on most of the laws, I…
Prone to wander…
THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 13:31-35 “As a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing.” (Luke 13:34) Jesus knew he was going to suffer and die, and He knew He had no choice. He also knew WHY He had to suffer and die, because of our unwillingness. Unwilling to come to our…
Integrity… when no one is watching!
In the end, we find what we seek!
THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 13:28-30 “There will be weeping there, and gnashing of teeth…” (Luke 13:28) Jesus is still speaking about those who thought they were ‘saved’. He describes a scene where people from all times and places gather. It will be a huge feast and celebration, and Jesus will welcome each one. But there will…
Does He recognize me?
THE STORY OF JESUS: Luke 13:22-27 “I don’t know you or where you come from. Away from me you evildoers!” (Luke 13:27) Jesus is asked about how many or few will be saved. He shifts the focus to the man who asks: ‘you make sure you are saved!’ Apparently many think they’re saved, but Jesus does not…