Do you feel hopeless, discouraged or powerless? This past Sunday we looked at two people who seemed to be powerless and hopeless. But with one word their lives changed radically. What one word could make such a difference? Jesus calmed the storm with a word. He defeated demons with a word. In our next sectionContinue reading “One word for the hopeless – Luke 8:40-56”
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Ghost Tours & Ghostbusters: Is the Spirit Realm Real? – Luke 8:26-39
We were in the city of Lancaster a few weeks ago in the evening, around 8pm, and we saw a lady dressed in a costume leading a group of about 10 people. It was clear that this was a tour. But what kind of tour would be happening on a Sunday night at 8pm? TheContinue reading “Ghost Tours & Ghostbusters: Is the Spirit Realm Real? – Luke 8:26-39”
Feeling afraid, confused and frustrated in life’s storms
The storm we had a few weeks ago was really severe. Did it wake you? It woke me. The blasting away of the thunder and the flashes of lightning strikes are pretty fearsome. Over the years perhaps you have seen some awesome photos and videos of storms. Maybe you’ve been in the storm taking theContinue reading “Feeling afraid, confused and frustrated in life’s storms”
How to be a part of Jesus’ family – Luke 8:16-21
So Jesus was maybe, possibly a bit icy to his family one time. As painful as that situation could have been from a mother’s perspective, Jesus was clearly willing to redefine what it meant to be in relationship with him. This was an entirely new understanding of family. I wonder if it broke Mary’s heart.Continue reading “How to be a part of Jesus’ family – Luke 8:16-21”
Was Jesus cold to his family?
Do you have a warm, loving family? Or would you say yours is cold? More likely it is a mixed bag with varying levels of relationship from person to person in the family. Maybe there is a family member or two that you have a close relationship with, and perhaps there are one or twoContinue reading “Was Jesus cold to his family?”
The Four Soils – An Evaluation Tool for Disciples of Jesus – Luke 8:1-15
Was Jesus trying to confuse his audience? Possibly, but I suspect he really wanted them to avidly seek the meaning of his Gardening 101 parable. Maybe some did. Luke tells us that the disciples asked him what it meant, and he told them. What we hear is a powerful evaluation tool that all Christians shouldContinue reading “The Four Soils – An Evaluation Tool for Disciples of Jesus – Luke 8:1-15”
An Awkward Bible Story – Luke 7:36-50
There are some really awkward stories in the Bible. This past Sunday in our series teaching through Luke we came to one those stories. Take a look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MojKYm2UqFE When you read the story, if you’re like me you’ve heard it many times, and you have been accustomed to it, so you’ve already classified it inContinue reading “An Awkward Bible Story – Luke 7:36-50”
Questioning Jesus – Luke 7:18-35
In our study of Luke’s Gospel, our next story reintroduces us to a guy who was feeling confused about who Jesus is. He is doubting Jesus. Jesus used to be very real to him. But now it seems that Jesus has gone away. That doubting guy? You’ve met him before. Maybe you know him quiteContinue reading “Questioning Jesus – Luke 7:18-35”
Jesus’ very difficult question – Luke 6:46-49
We so often call ourselves Christians. We look at that as our core identity. We see it as what we truly believe, and we bank on those beliefs as what will get us to heaven when we die. But are we doing what Jesus said we should do? I am asking the question because JesusContinue reading “Jesus’ very difficult question – Luke 6:46-49”
How to be wise or foolish
You remember that children’s song “the wise man built his house upon on the rock”? It is a classic that small children learn in Sunday School, but when you think about it, it’s kinda scary actually. Especially when you think about some of the major tragedies in the last decade or so. The song talksContinue reading “How to be wise or foolish”
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