Who is in the drivers seat?
Jesus challenges us to live life with Him in charge. Now that is tough because we all like to be …
Tag Archives: Luke 9
Why don’t our faithless solutions allow God to shine through?
Jesus challenges us. It had been a long day. It was beginning to get late. His disciples came to him …
“No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” ~Jesus
I want to follow Jesus. Am I ready for what it takes? Have I counted the cost and now prepared …
“For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it.” ~Jesus
There is much to be said about self-denial and the scripture repeats this theme over and over. Jesus is clear. The …
“Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self.” ~Jesus
Jesus is challenging me. This is tough. Am I willing to give up everything, including my life for King Jesus? …
Rest — Even Jesus needed it (and got it)
How important is rest? God needed it and got it. Jesus needed it and got it. I need it as …
Faithfulness — Is seen as steadfast commitment to God in unwavering devotion
Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people; seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects God’s own …
“What a generation! No sense of God! No focus to your lives! How many times do I have to go over these things? How much longer do I have to put up with this?” ~Jesus
Jesus sounds upset. The day before he went through an amazing experience. We call it the transfiguration. “While He was praying, the …
“Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead.” ~~Jesus
What does it mean to be a part of God’s country (aka the Kingdom of God)? It is hard for …
“And you—what are you saying about me? Who am I?” ~Jesus
Jesus knows how to get to the heart of the matter. It is a simple question. Jesus wants to know …
“Don’t stop him. If he’s not an enemy, he’s an ally.” ~Jesus
Many people do things in the name of Jesus. They may not be a part of “our group” or our …
"Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how." ~~Jesus
I am mistaken to think that suffering is something to be avoided. Jesus challenges me to embrace it. That is what He …
Can Jesus heal my soul?
I am broken and in need of help. I miss God’s goal for my life. What do I do? Jesus …
"And life is urgent: Announce God’s kingdom!" ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to live life urgently. He doesn’t have a “plan B” for us. We are His plan. We …
"Don’t load yourselves up with equipment." ~~Jesus
Jesus has powerful but simple things He wants us to do. We don’t need a lot of equipment to complete …
"Self-help is no help at all." ~~Jesus
God knows us. He knows that we miss His goal for our lives. Jesus challenges us to face up to …
"Keep it simple; you are the equipment." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to not get wrapped up in all “stuff” that keeps us from fulfilling His mission for us. …
"You’re not in the driver’s seat—I am." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us to live life with Him in charge. Now that is tough because we all like to be …
"You feed them." ~~Jesus
Jesus challenges us. It had been a long day. It was beginning to get late. His disciples came to him …
Believe in a God that brings joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, and loveliness into our life
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His …
