In going through Matt. 25 again, we see the call to be ready, but there is also a call to act.  In the parable of the talents, we find that the the first 2 servants took what they were given to manage and doubled it .   It is interesting to note that they were... Continue Reading →

We see what appears to be a harsh statement from Jesus in Matt. 8:22, but the question is, “Is it?”  This section of scripture appears to be dealing with 2 distinct opposite views of discipleship.    The first is one who hasn’t counted the cost of following Jesus.  Jesus informs him that the cost will... Continue Reading →

In John Chapter 11 we read about Lazarus being raised from the dead, and the power that Jesus had even over death.  But here we see so much more.  Here we find the shortest verse in the Bible, John 11:35 “Jesus wept.”  And in this shortest verse, we also see an important attribute of God...... Continue Reading →

One of most beautiful pictures for us is that of a united flock under one Shepherd.  It seems like we spend much of our time trying to be the lead sheep that we lose sight of the Shepherd Who is supposed to be leading us.   Yet in John Chapter 10, we see that there... Continue Reading →

What wonderful words we read in the beginning of John chapter one, “But to all who did receive him, he gave them the right to be (or become) children of God - John 1:12.”   This is our greatest calling in life - to be a child of God!  I may be a son, husband,... Continue Reading →

People may speak about Peter’s denial of Jesus (Luke 22), but to see it properly, we need to start by looking at it through the lens of the Garden.  In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus told them to “pray that you may not fall into temptation - Luke 22:40.”  Jesus knew that challenges were coming,... Continue Reading →

In Luke chapter 21, Jesus shares some things that we should look for with regards to the coming of the kingdom, but not before letting the disciples know that things aren’t as they appear. This starts with the widow’s mite, minuscule in comparison to what others are given, but greater in the eyes of God... Continue Reading →

How often do we make choices that cause us pain and anguish.  Whether it is by our actions or our unwillingness to do what He has called us to do, we are often our own worst enemy.  It is during these times that we can be less than a positive witness for Christ.   As... Continue Reading →

Luke 18 looks at the condition of the heart as we prepare for the Kingdom, with our willingness to persist in prayer, our understanding of our spiritual condition, and our humility (or lack thereof). Do we have faith to be persistent in prayer?  Jesus speaks of a willingness to never give up, and this is... Continue Reading →

I love Luke 17 as it looks at us compared to God, starting with what our expected response we should expect from Him, to what our expected response should be to Him.   Today it seems like we need a pat on the back for every “good” thing we do.  In fact, it really seems... Continue Reading →