Dear Friends in Jesus, Consider the cost. One of the important tasks of parents is helping their children understand how to budget and plan financially for the future. As…
Dear Friends in Christ, Our text begins with the reminder that Jesus is journeying toward Jerusalem, and remember what that means. He’s traveled many times before, but this journey…
The Word of the Lord from Luke 12: Jesus said, “Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division.” This…
Dear Friends in Christ: As Christians, we don’t worship the saints; yet, we can look at those who have gone before us and marvel at what they did—or, better,…
Dear Friends in Christ Jesus, Today’s text begins with Jesus speaking to a large crowd, warning them about the pride of the Pharisees and the danger of denying Him…
Dear Friends in Christ, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” That’s what one of the disciples asks Jesus at the beginning of our Gospel…
Dear friends in Christ Jesus, Worries and Distractions In today’s gospel reading we are introduced to Martha, who just might be the patron saint of this 21st century. Martha…
Dear Friends in Christ, Last week we learned that Jesus had set his face toward Jerusalem where He had an appointment with the cross. We read that He sent…
I. This past week saw the observance and celebration of two festive national holidays: Dominion Day in Canada, and Independence Day in the United States. One celebrates a peaceful transition…
I. A Face Set, and What Follows The Gospel of Luke can be divided into two parts. The first part begins with the announcement and birth of John the Baptist,…