luke

One of the ways our inherent sinfulness becomes obvious is in our self-righteousness. As we have walked through the gospel of Luke, I am struck by Luke’s emphasis on this reality. The temptation to look down on others and consider … Read More

Repentance is a vital part of the Christian life. In fact, repentance is the mark of a true Christian. It is because we are aware of our standing in Christ and our forgiveness through His sacrifice that we can admit … Read More

When we consider death, it is not uncommon to feel some trepidation. For many people, death’s unknowns are incredibly fearful. The loss of all that we have worked towards and the loved ones around us is alarming. The fear of … Read More

Humans love to justify themselves. We are great at looking at people around us, noting their failures, and observing how much we are better. This tendency displays itself in particular when it comes to “bad” sins. We all know that … Read More

The parable of the prodigal son is one of the most familiar passages in Scripture. There is good reason for this. Jesus provides a brilliant masterpiece of storytelling that is rich with meaning and application. But what most people think … Read More

I  remember a time in my childhood when a teacher asked me about a mess that wasn’t cleaned up. In fear of wrath and the consequences, I lied about my responsibility and denied my knowledge. The temptation to deny our actions … Read More

So much of our lives is spent comparing costs. Whether it’s the price of gas or the price of eggs, we know what it means to “count the cost.” It’s not uncommon to find myself explaining to my five and … Read More

Imagine getting an invitation to dinner with the President. How would you respond? Most of us would make time for that. Imagine turning him down, saying you need to go test drive a new car or to celebrate your two-month … Read More

When we read or hear about the faults of others, it seems so glaringly obvious. “How could someone make that mistake?” “What were they thinking?” These are a couple of questions we might readily or subconsciously ask. It is especially … Read More

Self-centeredness is a common human problem. It focuses our attention on ourselves and causes us to ignore others. When we ignore others, we ignore their problems, and we fail to show compassion. When Jesus came to earth, He never gave … Read More