32 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. 33 And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, […]
Heavenly Delights for Dine In or Carry Out?
Luke 16:19 “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. Luke 16:20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, Luke 16:21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the […]
Faithful in a Little or a Lot, Faithful to a Master or Not
Luke 16:10 “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. Luke 16:11 If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? Luke 16:12 And if you […]
The Point of Wealth and Business According to Jesus
Luke 16:1 ¶ He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. Luke 16:2 And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your […]
Humble Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
Luke 14:7 ¶ Now he told a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the places of honor, saying to them, Luke 14:8 “When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in a place of honor, lest someone more distinguished than you be invited […]
When You Worry, Look for God’s Kingdom
Luke 12:29 And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be worried. Luke 12:30 For all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you need them. Luke 12:31 Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you. […]
Life is More than Food and You’re More than Birds and Grass
Luke 12:22 ¶ And he said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on. Luke 12:23 For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. Luke 12:24 Consider the ravens: they neither sow […]
Building a Wall but not Tearing Down their Wicked Hearts in Nehemiah
[8] and said to them, “We, as far as we are able, have bought back our Jewish brothers who have been sold to the nations, but you even sell your brothers that they may be sold to us!” They were silent and could not find a word to say. [9] So I said, “The thing […]
Generosity and the life of God
Just like generosity yields more generosity in the recipient, we can give our lives easily because God has put so much life in us.
God's Providence in a Ford Aerostar
In 2007, my family and I returned from a long trek in Central Asia. With lots of uncertainty, we left & gave away our Dodge Caravan to some friends there. We trusted God to provide for us stateside. We came to our temporary apartment from the airport in Evansville and there on the dining room […]