Perhaps Jesus was "just a carpenter" in Nazareth, but look no further than the rest of Mark 6 alone and you'll see He didn't let that hold Him back. It's a lesson for us all.…
Few people have a good word to say about hierarchies, and yet we always seek to box people into a top bracket. In today's reading, the disciples fall into the same line of thinking.…
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Life's tough. Luke 21 offers an encouragement: Stand firm, and you will win life.…
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How do you use your time and money? And what makes you sad? In Luke 19, Jesus tells stories that cause us to pause for introspection.…
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It’s been said, people who look down on other people don’t end up being looked up to. In Luke 18, Jesus teaches we can all use a healthy dose humility and love.…
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Preparation. It requires intentionality, risk, vulnerability and patience. Just as Israel needed to prepare to receive Christ, we too are invited to Create Space for Preparation to fully receive Christ into our lives.…
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When was the last time you breathed deep? This is your invitation. Welcome to The Deconstructed Church.…
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Whether sitting in the home of a Pharisee or traveling with a crowd of people, Jesus asks good questions in Luke 14 that invite us to get to the heart of our motives and consider the outcomes of our actions.…
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Through the parables in Luke 13, Jesus helps us move a little closer to understanding that mercy can't wait ... both the mercy we give and receive.…
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Tests, healing, faith scattered and gathered… Luke 8 is full, just as our lives are full. What we do with that fullness (whether it be joys, trials or the mundane) is what matters.…
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Do you observe Sabbath? Why and how? Do you love those who hate you? Why or why not? How about this: When was the last time you built a house on quicksand instead of a firm foundation? This week’s Luke 6 Bible Experience is full of questions to chew on.…
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