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Three Little Words | Luke 17:1-10 | Unworthy Servants

A little boy once broke his sister’s toy. After whispering, “I’m sorry,” he waited as she thought, then finally replied, “I forgive you.” Those three little words stunned the world when the video went viral. Why? Because forgiveness is rare.

Jesus teaches that forgiveness is not a medal we earn but a gift we pass on. We are not “worthy servants” stacking up good works—we are unw...

Three Little Words | Luke 17:1-10 | Unworthy Servants

A little boy once broke his sister’s toy. After whispering, “I’m sorry,” he waited as she thought, then finally replied, “I forgive you.” Those three little words stunned the world when the video went viral. Why? Because forgiveness is rare.

Jesus teaches that forgiveness is not a medal we earn but a gift we pass on. We are not “worthy servants” stacking up good works—we are unw...

Looks Can Be Deceiving | Luke 16:19–31 | The Rich Man and Lazarus

Looks can be deceiving. By all appearances, the rich man in Jesus’ story was “blessed.” He had everything he wanted, lived in luxury, and was admired by others. It seemed as though God approved of his life. Meanwhile, Lazarus appeared “cursed”—homeless, sick, hungry, and ignored. Yet appearances were not the truth. In the end, the one who looked blessed was cursed, a...

Looks Can Be Deceiving | Luke 16:19–31 | The Rich Man and Lazarus

Looks can be deceiving. By all appearances, the rich man in Jesus’ story was “blessed.” He had everything he wanted, lived in luxury, and was admired by others. It seemed as though God approved of his life. Meanwhile, Lazarus appeared “cursed”—homeless, sick, hungry, and ignored. Yet appearances were not the truth. In the end, the one who looked blessed was cursed, a...

Looks Can Be Deceiving | Luke 16:19–31 | The Rich Man and Lazarus

Looks can be deceiving. By all appearances, the rich man in Jesus’ story was “blessed.” He had everything he wanted, lived in luxury, and was admired by others. It seemed as though God approved of his life. Meanwhile, Lazarus appeared “cursed”—homeless, sick, hungry, and ignored. Yet appearances were not the truth. In the end, the one who looked blessed was cursed, a...

God’s Absurd Generosity! | Luke 16:1–13 | The Parable of the Dishonest Manager

Here’s the heart of it all: God Himself is the absurd master. Faced with the tragedy of our sin, He didn’t clutch His wealth. He didn’t demand repayment. He gave His only begotten Son into the flesh to save us from sin, death, and damnation.

Jesus is the true steward who didn’t just cut our debts, He paid them in full with His blood. He didn’t just ease ...

God’s Absurd Generosity! | Luke 16:1–13 | The Parable of the Dishonest Manager

Here’s the heart of it all: God Himself is the absurd master. Faced with the tragedy of our sin, He didn’t clutch His wealth. He didn’t demand repayment. He gave His only begotten Son into the flesh to save us from sin, death, and damnation.

Jesus is the true steward who didn’t just cut our debts, He paid them in full with His blood. He didn’t just ease ...

God’s Absurd Generosity! | Luke 16:1–13 | The Parable of the Dishonest Manager

Here’s the heart of it all: God Himself is the absurd master. Faced with the tragedy of our sin, He didn’t clutch His wealth. He didn’t demand repayment. He gave His only begotten Son into the flesh to save us from sin, death, and damnation.

Jesus is the true steward who didn’t just cut our debts, He paid them in full with His blood. He didn’t just ease ...

Jesus Has Broad Shoulders | Luke 15:1–10 | The Parable of the Lost Sheep

Someone with “broad shoulders” is strong enough to carry the burdens of others. In today’s Gospel, Jesus shows us that He is the Good Shepherd with the broadest shoulders of all. He carries the weight of our sin, the responsibility of our salvation, and He never abandons His sheep.

In the Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1–10), we see His heart for each of u...

Jesus Has Broad Shoulders | Luke 15:1–10 | The Parable of the Lost Sheep

Someone with “broad shoulders” is strong enough to carry the burdens of others. In today’s Gospel, Jesus shows us that He is the Good Shepherd with the broadest shoulders of all. He carries the weight of our sin, the responsibility of our salvation, and He never abandons His sheep.

In the Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1–10), we see His heart for each of u...

Jesus Has Broad Shoulders | Luke 15:1–10 | The Parable of the Lost Sheep

Someone with “broad shoulders” is strong enough to carry the burdens of others. In today’s Gospel, Jesus shows us that He is the Good Shepherd with the broadest shoulders of all. He carries the weight of our sin, the responsibility of our salvation, and He never abandons His sheep.

In the Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1–10), we see His heart for each of u...

How Much Does It Cost? | Luke 14:25–35

Jesus tells His disciples to count the cost of following Him. At first, His words may sound discouraging—but in truth, they are meant to make us think about what truly matters in life.

We build careers, families, and dreams like towers, but are we able to complete them? What happens if our plans fall short? Even more, can we construct a life that lasts forever and overcomes death?

The truth is...

How Much Does It Cost? | Luke 14:25–35

Jesus tells His disciples to count the cost of following Him. At first, His words may sound discouraging—but in truth, they are meant to make us think about what truly matters in life.

We build careers, families, and dreams like towers, but are we able to complete them? What happens if our plans fall short? Even more, can we construct a life that lasts forever and overcomes death?

The truth is...

How Much Does It Cost? | Luke 14:25–35

Jesus tells His disciples to count the cost of following Him. At first, His words may sound discouraging—but in truth, they are meant to make us think about what truly matters in life.

We build careers, families, and dreams like towers, but are we able to complete them? What happens if our plans fall short? Even more, can we construct a life that lasts forever and overcomes death?

The truth is...

When Higher is Lower…and Vice Versa | Luke 14:1–14

Pride isn’t only arrogance. It can be the quiet voice of comparison, frustration, or resentment when others don’t notice us. It whispers while we scroll through social media, envious of someone else’s vacations or successes. Pride resists “messes,” but life is messy—like coffee spilled on clean carpet or a child getting sick before guests arrive. Yet Jesus enters our messes, just a...

When Higher is Lower…and Vice Versa | Luke 14:1–14

Pride isn’t only arrogance. It can be the quiet voice of comparison, frustration, or resentment when others don’t notice us. It whispers while we scroll through social media, envious of someone else’s vacations or successes. Pride resists “messes,” but life is messy—like coffee spilled on clean carpet or a child getting sick before guests arrive. Yet Jesus enters our messes, just a...

When Higher is Lower…and Vice Versa | Luke 14:1–14

Pride isn’t only arrogance. It can be the quiet voice of comparison, frustration, or resentment when others don’t notice us. It whispers while we scroll through social media, envious of someone else’s vacations or successes. Pride resists “messes,” but life is messy—like coffee spilled on clean carpet or a child getting sick before guests arrive. Yet Jesus enters our messes, just a...

Disciplined for Holiness | Luke 13:22–30 | The Narrow Door

When I was young, I took piano lessons. My teacher was kind, but relentless. She circled the same mistakes week after week, making me slow down and repeat the basics until I could play them well. At the time, it felt tedious. But she wasn’t punishing me—she was preparing me for something better.

In the same way, God disciplines His children. His discipline is not aimless pu...

Disciplined for Holiness | Luke 13:22–30 | The Narrow Door

When I was young, I took piano lessons. My teacher was kind, but relentless. She circled the same mistakes week after week, making me slow down and repeat the basics until I could play them well. At the time, it felt tedious. But she wasn’t punishing me—she was preparing me for something better.

In the same way, God disciplines His children. His discipline is not aimless pu...