The Final Instructions – Lk. 22:1-38
We have finally reached that point of culmination. All that Jesus has planned and prepared for is about to unfold. We pick up the story on Wed., as Jesus prepares...
When the Building Doesn’t Matter – Lk. chpt. 21
Imagine walking with Jesus as one of his disciples, traveling from city to city as he preaches the gospel. Hundreds – if not thousands – come out to see him...
Christians, Gov’t., & the Law – Lk. 20:27-47
As we wind down to the end of Jesus' earthly ministry, we see the government taking on an increasingly larger role in facilitating his demise. We see government leaders within...
God Will Not Be Boxed – Lk. 20:1-26
You have undoubtedly heard the phrase 'you can't put God in a box'. We say that to mean that God can do anything he wants to do. He isn't constrained...
Here Comes the King – Lk. 19:28-48
I remember back when George W. Bush first ran for the presidency. During the primary campaign, he stopped in my town for a brief visit and speech. It was at...
Would You Climb a Tree? – Lk. 19:1-27
Take a minute and think about someone you are close to. Maybe it's your spouse, a child, a parent, or even a friend. Just through observation, can you tell what...
This Is the Way – Lk. 18:31-43
If there are any Star Wars fans out there, perhaps you have seen The Mandalorian series. The main character – the Mandalorian himself – was not born on Mandalore. He...
God Is No Slacker – Lk. 18:1-30
In the 1st Back to the Future film, the principle at Marty's school, Mr. Strickland, had a habit of calling students he wasn't fond of slackers. He called Marty a...
Look for the Invisible Kingdom – Lk. 17:20-37
Many years ago, Ellen and I watched a TV documentary on the lost city of Atlantis. Explorers have been searching for this city for centuries. Apparently, it sank somewhere in...
Forgiveness: A Model of Faith – Lk. 17:1-19
Before joining the ranks of the self-employed more than a decade ago, I held quite a few management positions. Despite those positions being in different industries, I learned a valuable...