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Each post is rooted in Scripture and shared from the heart, with the hope that these words will draw you closer to Christ and strengthen your walk with Him.
Read Luke 9:1 – 45 Chapter 9 of Luke’s Gospel raises a whole host of questions, such as: What was Jesus doing while His disciples were out preaching? Why was Herod concerned with who Jesus was, and why did he try to see Him? What did Jesus mean in verse 27 about some not dying…
Read Luke 8 Again In the first 15 verses of chapter 8, Jesus tells us that the hearer’s responsibility is to accept the message and make Jesus the Lord of their life. However, that does not mean that the Gospel messengers are free of responsibility once the message is presented. In the remaining verses of…
Read Luke 8 In Chapter 8, Luke explains the challenges every farmer faces. Good soil and surrounding conditions often determine whether the farmer’s crop succeeds or fails. The same is true with the Gospel message. In the parable of the Sower, Jesus describes four types of soil, each representative of those who receive the Gospel…
Read Chapter 7 As Jesus traveled, He and those around Him showed a range of emotions and responses. Here are a few examples. Amazement, but surprisingly, it was Jesus who was amazed at the faith of the Roman officer, who was not even a Jew. Yet he recognized the power of God in Christ and…
Read Luke 6 In Luke 6, Jesus proclaimed that He was “Lord of the Sabbath” (Luke 6:5 NIV84), thus identifying Himself as the Creator God. He followed that statement with a miraculous healing, adding to the religious leaders’ desire to be rid of Him. He also spent time blessing His followers and teaching them how…
Read Chapter 5 The fifth chapter of Luke’s Gospel gives us two incredible accounts from Jesus’ life. First, He has an encounter with Peter, James, and John. These boys, fishermen by trade, had spent the entire night fishing without catching anything. Then, as they washed their nets, Jesus commandeered one of their boats and used…
Read Luke 4 As Jesus began His earthly ministry and mission, Luke recounts several key events in chapter 4 of his Gospel. He begins by telling us about Jesus’ temptation by Satan. Luke’s account focuses on Jesus’ connection with His Father. In verse 1, he tells us that Jesus was “full of the Holy Spirit,”…
Read Luke 3 Chapter 2 of Luke’s Gospel ends with Mary and Joseph frantically searching for their pre-teen son, who is the Son of God. I can’t imagine the panic they must have felt! Ultimately, they found Him right where you would expect Him to be—in the Temple. For the next 18 years (approximately), the…
Read Luke 2 As Luke begins Chapter 2 of his Gospel, he reminds us that God has been at work throughout all of history. The Old Testament prophets told us that the Messiah would be born in the small city of Bethlehem (Micah 5:2). However, Mary and Joseph lived in Nazareth, a somewhat obscure place…
Read Luke 1 Chapter 1 of Luke’s Gospel introduces us to Zechariah and Elizabeth, an elderly couple who were faithful to God but had no children. While serving in the Holy of Holies, Zechariah encountered an angel of the Lord who announced that the couple would soon be blessed with a son. Zechariah, knowing…
Good morning, Friends, Musings from My Sun Porch are back! I’ve spent the last two months seeking discernment for my writing and other opportunities to serve my Lord. I’m now teaching or co-teaching three separate Bible studies, so I’m spending a lot of quality time in God’s Word. However, I still feel that He is…
If I have counted correctly, this is my 400th blog post since I first began on October 4th, 2022. Writing has always been a joy to me (I know, I’m a little weird). Even in school, term papers were always something I relished. If I could write a paper instead of taking a test, I…
We’ve all had situations where we wonder, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” First, there are no “good” people. Romans 3:23 makes it clear that “…all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (NIV84). The only “good” in our lives is because of the blood of Jesus that washes us…
“My life is out of control!” How many times have you said those words or at least thought them? I’ve had many of those days throughout my life, and even now, being retired is not without its challenges. There are always the routines of life, such as doing laundry, cleaning house, and putting food on…
Don’t misunderstand me. I love Mothers and think they are more than worthy of a special day of celebration and praise. I was blessed with a devoted Mom who not only raised two kids but also helped raise her grandkids. I cherish her memory. So, what do I hate about Mother’s Day? I hate the…
