Luke 14 tells the story of Jesus speaking to the huge crowds that had jumped on the bandwagon and started following Him. But what He says to them, and to us, is not what we might expect. If we are truly saved, if we are to count ourselves among His disciples, we must be prepared to suffer, to say goodbye to our old lives, to make many sacrifices. Yes, following Jesus does come at a cost, but when we're faced with the cost of rejecting Him, the answer becomes crystal clear. It's a sobering message, but so important for the Christian life.
How would you describe hope? For the Christ-follower, hope is the essential ingredient to persevering the trials and storms of this present life. Paul's...
John Newton's well known hymn, "Amazing Grace" uses words taken directly from today's text. "I was blind but now I see" exclaims the man...
Have you ever experienced unhelpful thoughts? Sometimes our thoughts jump on the fearful, disheartened, and self-centered train, and while it's okay to experience emotions,...