Scripture: Luke

There is a verse we know so well that we may have stopped truly seeing it. Mary brought forth her firstborn son, wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger. A manger. We must let that sink in. This was no cozy scene with golden…

When we gather in the name of Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, something wonderful happens. Our faith becomes a great equalizer. It matters not whether someone wears fine clothes or tattered ones, whether they are gifted in ways the world notices or quietly serving where no one…

There is a word that sounds hard but is truly peaceful, pleasant, and full of warmth. That word is surrender. We often think of surrender as losing something, like a soldier giving up in battle. But in God’s kingdom, surrender works differently. It is not about losing. It…

Today we gather around an ancient well, one nearly two thousand years old when Jesus sat beside it, weary from his journey. Here is a truth as clear as springwater: Jesus offers us living water, a drink that satisfies forever. Unlike the water we draw from earthly wells,…

We see David, the great king, leaving his throne and crossing the Kidron Valley, betrayed by his own son and feeling crushed by grief. We picture his tears and the sorrow of the people, and we realize that sometimes we too walk through valleys of pain, loss, or…

Have you ever messed up so badly that you wanted to hide from everyone? That’s exactly how Peter felt after his worst night ever. This bold fisherman who loved Jesus made three terrible mistakes in one evening – he fell asleep when Jesus needed prayer, cut off someone’s…

There’s a famous painting that shows a king playing chess with the devil. Satan sits across from him with a smirk on his face, believing he has the king in checkmate. The king looks worried, sweating, with his hand on his head as he studies the board. But…

We follow Jesus through an amazing week, even though a sense of unease grows as we head toward Jerusalem. The joyful crowd greets him as king on a donkey, which is incredible, but Jesus also weeps for the city. Then comes the shocking scene at the temple where…

Why do we sing? Well, it’s what we do while all the latecomers are getting in and situated, right?. And also, it’s the filler between Sunday School and the message. Or is it more than that? And while singing in church is important, it certainly isn’t the only place…