Messages on Luke
The Grudge – Part 2: The Forgiveness Equation
Forgiveness has many layers, and the deeper the hurt the more complicated forgiveness gets. A major stumbling block for many is this: does forgiving mean forgetting? Luke 17-1-4
Part 4: Divine Longing
The message of the angels proclaim a reality we all long for in one way or another. Grasping the heart of their message brings the hope of Christmas alive for everyone. Luke 2:14
Part 3: When the Pieces Come Together
For one old man, the arrival of Jesus answered many of the missing pieces to the puzzle of God’s Messiah. Luke 1:68-75
Part 10: Redeemed Mess
The messiness of our lives can sometimes reflect how we understand God’s love for us. If we are not careful, we can view our messiness as God’s judgment, and not as a vehicle for redemption. Luke 4:16-21
Rising Again – Only Jesus, Part 7
It is one of Jesus’ most memorable miracles, yet, despite its evidence of divine power, it also reveals an important truth about Jesus himself. John 11:1-44
Forgiven – Only Jesus, Part 6
Does forgiveness come with a price, and does it come with certain expectations? In this story, Jesus connects the act of forgiveness with the capacity of a person’s love. Luke 7:36-50
Does Gratitude Matter? – Only Jesus, Part 2
To be healed physically is a miracle of incredible worth. For Jesus, the real miracle lies elsewhere. Luke 17:11-19
My Christmas Wish – Part 3: Joy
Few emotions can lift us like joy. It has a way of transforming us to see the world anew and experience it with new eyes and new expectations. Matthew 2:9-11; Luke 2:10
My Christmas Wish – Part 2: Peace
Peace is often considered the byproduct of external forces. In that definition, peace cam quickly evaporate when circumstances change. What if peace comes from somewhere else? Luke 2:25-32
Stories That Move the Heart – Part 10: Having Ears to Hear
Two men, whose earthly life could not have been more different, are bound by one common reality. Luke 16:19-30
