The Difficult Path of Discipleship

Scripture Reading:“Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For…

Jesus Makes It Personal

Scripture Reading:“He went on his way through towns and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem. And someone said to him, ‘Lord, will those who are…

Hope in the Midst of Division

Scripture: “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of…

Living Between Two Worlds

Scripture: “If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I…

Two Responses to the Cross

Scripture: “And he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ And he said to him, ‘Truly, I say to you, today you…

Division in the Household

Scripture: “They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother.” (Luke 12.53 ESV) Family gatherings become…

The Baptism of Suffering

Scripture: “I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how great is my distress until it is accomplished!” (Luke 12.50 ESV) Jesus speaks of…

The Fire Jesus Came to Cast

Scripture: “I came to cast fire on the earth, and would that it were already kindled!” (Luke 12.49 ESV) Fire consumes everything in its path,…

Faith’s Enlightenment

Text: “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he…