Reading the gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) is bittersweet to me. On the one hand, it is encouraging and uplifting to follow Jesus through His ministry, learning more each time we read what it means to be a part of the kingdom of God. As I observe Jesus healing the sick, raising the dead, …
The Fig Tree and “This” Generation
Yesterday, a reader asked me to clarify my understanding of a statement Jesus made in Luke 21. This is also recorded in Matthew 24. After describing the events which lead up to His return, He tells a short parable. Luke 21:29-32 – Then He told them a parable: “Behold the fig tree and all the …
Jesus Foretells The Future
This morning I looked at my Bible reading schedule and saw that today’s passage is Luke 20. So, I promptly proceeded to read Luke 21. 😊 Maybe it was my subconscious directing me to the wrong chapter because Luke 21 is a parallel passage to Matthew 24, where Jesus gives us a description of what …
What Have You Done With Yours?
Have you ever known that God wanted you to do something and didn’t do it because fear of failure kept you from obeying? Or have you looked at others and envied their abilities, skills, and talents, thinking that if you just had (fill-in-the-blank) you’d also be able to do something great for God? I’d wager …
Which Voice Are You Listening To?
One of the coolest “inventions” of our modern-day world is the technology that allows us to travel easily and find our way to places we’ve never been. I remember taking vacations with my family as a child. If I’m not mistaken, you could call up AAA and ask them to send you a map that …
The Way Of The Word 