'Gospel of Luke' Tagged Posts
As Was His Custom: The Habits of Jesus
Walking on this earth over two thousand years ago, Jesus lived in such a way that His life lessons continue to impact the lives and hearts of millions of Christians worldwide. His habits, often mentioned in the Bible “as was His custom,” provide us with a living example of how we can lead lives that are fulfilling, compassionate, and close to God. Let’s explore some of Jesus’ remarkable habits and their relevance to Christians today. Regular Prayer. Jesus often retreated into…
How Living Fearlessly Shapes Our Future
In the tapestry of our Christian faith, the phrase ‘Fear Not’ is woven throughout, providing us with solace, hope, and the courage to endure and overcome. As followers of Christ, we are called to live a courageous faith, one emboldened by God’s unfailing promise to guide and protect us. Consider, for a moment, the gravity and reassurance of the phrase ‘Fear Not.’ It’s not a suggestion from God but rather a divine command. The Bible often resonates with this phrase,…
A Face in the Crowd
In 1957, a motion picture was released called “A Face in the Crowd.” Andy Griffith starred as a drifter who became famous on a national television show. The phrase “a face in the crowd” typically means a person who is not noticeable among a large group. They just blend in with the crowd. The movie follows the struggles of this drifter, known fittingly as “Lonesome” Rhodes. He is suddenly thrust into the spotlight and has to learn how to…
Never Stop Learning
When I was a kid, growing up in the church, we didn’t have all these audio/visual tools. We didn’t have screens in the sanctuary to follow the songs’ words or show videos and pictures. And our world has developed to become very high-tech during our lifetime. Thinking back to the 1960s when I was in children’s church, I remember Miss Edenfield was my teacher. She would teach using these little biblical characters that she would pin to a bulletin board.…