In Luke 9:57–62, three people tell Jesus they will follow Him, but each has a reason to look back: comfort, convenience, or control. Following Jesus means letting go of excuses and moving forward with full devotion. He does not want fans; He wants followers…
Read MoreDiscover how the Transfiguration of Jesus in Luke 9 teaches us to live “back to reality.” Mountaintop moments inspire us, but true faith is built in the valleys where His majesty and mercy remain the same.
Read MoreThe Transfiguration wasn’t just for Peter, James, and John. Here are three ways we can live out its truth today…
Read MoreAsking the right question—and getting the right answer—can mean the difference between safety and destruction. The same is true spiritually. In Luke 9:18–20, Jesus asked His disciples two questions: “Who do the people say I am?” and then, more personally, “But who do you say that I am?”
Read MoreThe story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 is one of the most remarkable miracles recorded in Scripture. In fact, it’s the only miracle found in all four gospels. Bible scholars tell us that once women and children were counted, the crowd could have been closer to 15,000–20,000 people. And everyone witnessed it. So here’s the question: How do you prepare for a miracle?
Read MoreHave you ever felt like you were on the sidelines in life—watching, cheering, supporting—but not actually in the action? Jesus’ disciples knew that feeling. They had seen His miracles, listened to His teaching, and followed His ministry closely, but they weren’t yet carrying the weight themselves. That changes in Luke 9:1–2.
Read MoreHave you ever felt like you’ve been waiting for God to show up in your life, but all you’ve experienced is delay, disappointment, or even silence? In Luke 8, we step into the stories of two people in great despair. Both were desperate. Both needed healing. And together, their stories reveal a timeless truth: when desperation meets action, it captures the heart of Jesus.
Read MoreJesus knew all about interruptions. In fact, much of His ministry happened when His plans were interrupted. One of the most powerful examples is found in Luke 8:26-39, when He crossed the Sea of Galilee only to be met by a man who terrified the entire region.
Read MoreAs the Apostle Paul writes, “Whatever you do in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father” (Colossians 3:17, NASB). Every act can become worship when it’s offered to the Lord.
Read MoreWhat if family was never meant to be limited to biology? What if family was about belief and belonging? Jesus was not dismissing His mother or brothers. He was teaching that the family of God is built on obedience to His Word.
Read MoreA lamp is meant to shine. You would never light it and hide it under a blanket or push it under a bed. Jesus used this simple picture in Luke 8:16–18 to teach us something profound: God’s Word is like that lamp. It is given to guide, illuminate, and reveal—but only if we are willing to listen.
Read MoreIn Luke 8:1–15, Jesus answers this through the Parable of the Sower. The lesson? Good roots produce great fruit, but only if the soil—the condition of our hearts—is ready. The seed is always the same: God’s Word. The difference lies in how we receive it.
Read MoreIn Luke 7:36—50, Jesus is dining at the home of a Pharisee named Simon when a woman, known in town for her sinful past, quietly enters. She doesn’t speak. She doesn’t ask permission. She simply moves toward Jesus, carrying an alabaster jar of perfume and a heart full of love and repentance.
Read MoreHave you ever asked, “God, are You really there?” Or maybe, “Jesus, are You really who You say You are?” If so, you’re not alone. Even John the Baptist, the bold desert prophet who baptized Jesus, wrestled with doubt. In Luke 7:18-35, we find John sending messengers to ask Jesus, “Are You the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”
Read MoreIn 1995, Bluffton had fewer than 1,300 residents. Today, we’re approaching 40,000, and projections suggest our town could reach 65,000 by 2040. People are moving to Bluffton every day—from Charleston, Atlanta, New York, and beyond…seeking a slower pace, warmer weather, and a better life. But many are also searching for something deeper: belonging, purpose, and hope.
Read MoreWe live in a world where cultural values constantly shift. What was once certain becomes questionable. Moral lines blur. Convictions wobble. And unless we’re intentional, our spiritual coordinates will silently drift too.
Read MoreHave you ever considered what kind of storm could shake the foundation of your life? Jesus’ words in Luke 6:46-49 remind us that the most dangerous storms aren’t just those that rage outside, but those that rage within our lives.
Read MoreLike a necklace formed one bead at a time, your daily decisions shape the life you’re building. So—what seeds are you planting?
Read MoreWe’ve all heard it: The Golden Rule. But the world often flips that around. Instead of “treat others the way you want to be treated,” our instincts tell us, “Treat others the way they treat you.” It feels fair. It feels natural. But Jesus offers us a higher way—a better way.
Read MoreWhen Jesus taught the Beatitudes in Luke 6, He introduced a radically different way of seeing the world. His teaching remains counter-intuitive, counter-cultural, and completely opposite to the values we often encounter today.
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