Category Archives: Luke

Come to the Garden

[Jesus said,]“So be careful, or your hearts will be loaded down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day will come on you suddenly. For it will come like a snare on all those who dwell on … Continue reading

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The Strength of Moms

“Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord!”           Luke 1:45 (WEB) Then he [Jesus] went down to Nazareth with them [Mary and Joseph] and was … Continue reading

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Prayer and Praise – Even on Good Friday

He came out, and went, as his custom was, to the Mount of Olives. His disciples also followed him. When he was at the place, he said to them, “Pray that you don’t enter into temptation.” He was withdrawn from … Continue reading

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Forgiveness and the Cross

[Jesus said,] “But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil. Therefore be … Continue reading

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The Kingdom He Has in Mind

Again he [Jesus] asked, “What shall I compare the kingdom of God to?”               Luke 13:20 (HN) – Henry Neufeld If Jesus had been aware of a nearby republic with a good constitution, universal … Continue reading

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Full Time Ministry

After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth. He found a certain Jew named Aquila, a man of Pontus by race, who had recently come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the … Continue reading

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Jesus Speaks – About the Observers (Me?)

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming close to him to hear him. The Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, “This man welcomes sinners, and eats with them.”        Luke 15:1-2 (WEB) Tax collectors, sinners, Pharisees, … Continue reading

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Jesus Speaks – About the Father

He said, “A certain man had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of your property.’ He divided his livelihood between them… But while he was still far off, his father saw … Continue reading

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Jesus Speaks – About the Older Son

“Now his elder son was in the field. As he came near to the house, he heard music and dancing. He called one of the servants to him, and asked what was going on. He said to him, ‘Your brother … Continue reading

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Jesus Speaks – About the younger son

“When he has found it, he carries it on his shoulders, rejoicing. When he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!’ I … Continue reading

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