Faith That Saves

Jesus said to the woman,  "Your faith has saved you; go in peace."  Luke 7:50 (NIV) He is invited to come into the house of one of the Pharisees.  Jesus comes to the dinner but an interesting scene unfolds.  There is a woman there who came looking for Him.  Everyone knows she doesn´t have the... Continue Reading →

Size Of Faith

When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, "I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel."  Luke 7:9 (NIV) A man accustomed to power comes to Jesus.  He is concerned for one of those who work for him.  He calls... Continue Reading →

A Good Foundation

But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete."  Luke 6:49 (NIV) Jesus pulls us in close and instructs us.  He says... Continue Reading →

Rejecting Jesus

"I tell you the truth," he continued, "no prophet is accepted in his hometown.’  Luke 4:24 (NIV) Jesus begins His ministry.  He went back to His home area.  But just when He started teaching, did He turn them to a negative reaction?  Did He use strong language which cut their interest in His words?  Did... Continue Reading →

Tempted In Trials

where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry.  Mark 4:2 (NIV) Jesus is led into a deserted place where He found Himself tried and tested to His limits.  He was hungry and removed from the help of family... Continue Reading →

Led into Wilderness

Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry.  Luke 4:1-2 (NIV) Have we ever felt like we were walking... Continue Reading →

Understanding The Spirit

and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased."  Luke 3:22 (NIV) As Jesus came up out of the water, something super-natural occurs.  It is described as a dove coming down out... Continue Reading →

A Prince In A Manger?

While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.  Luke 2:6-7 (NIV) We find ourselves in Bethlehem.  Joseph has come along with... Continue Reading →

A Blessed Woman

`Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!"  Luke 1:45 (NIV) Mysterious and wonderful things are happening in the lives of these two women of Luke´s story.  Mary goes to visit Elizabeth her relative in the mountains.  When she goes into the house and greets the... Continue Reading →

Finding Favor

But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God.  Luke 1:30 (NIV) Luke walks us through the stories of people who were visited by messengers of the Lord.  Now he tells us of another young lady who is approached by an angel.  He tells her that she... Continue Reading →

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