Category Archives: commitment

finishing costs

devotional post #2003 Luke 14:25-30 Luk 14:25 Large crowds were going along with Jesus, and once — turning to them he said, Luk 14:2 “If anyone comes to me and does not detest his own father and mother, and wife … Continue reading

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knowing all about Jesus

devotional post #1,995 Luke 13:25-27 Luk 13: 25 Once the head of the house gets up and shuts the door, then you will be standing outside and knocking on the door and begging him, ‘Lord, let us in!’ But he … Continue reading

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prioritising people

devotional post # 1,985 Luke 12:41-44 Luk 12:41 Then Peter said, “Lord, are you telling this illustration for us or for everyone?” Luk 12:42 The Lord responded, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in … Continue reading

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surprise insurance

devotional post # 1,984 Luke 12:37-40 Luk 12:37 Blessed are those slaves whom their master finds alert when he returns! I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, have them take their place at the table, and … Continue reading

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working britches

devotional post # 1,983 Luke 12:35-36 Luk 12:35 “Get dressed for service and keep your lamps burning; Luk 12:36 be like people waiting for their master to come back from the wedding celebration, so that when he comes and knocks … Continue reading

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perspective on present possessions

Today’s devotional thought by Jefferson Vann Luke 12:32-34 Luk 12:32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, because your Father is delighted to give you the kingdom. Luk 12:33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves wallets that … Continue reading

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the higher court

WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON? Luke 12:8-9 Luk 12:8 “I tell you, whoever admits allegiance to me before men, the Son of Man will also admit that he is connected to before God’s angels. Luk 12:9 But the one who … Continue reading

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bitter opposition

SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO TAKE SIDES Luke 11:52-54 Luke 11:52 Tragedy is coming to you experts in religious law! You have taken away the key to knowledge! You did not go in yourselves, and you hindered those who were going … Continue reading

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encouraging without overburdening

RELIGION WITHOUT REST IS NOT CHRISTIAN Luke 11:45-46 Luke 11:45 One of the experts in religious law answered him, “Teacher, when you say these things you insult us too.” Luke 11:46 But Jesus replied, ” Tragedy is coming to you … Continue reading

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a healthy eye

WHAT DIRECTION ARE YOU HEADED? Luke 11:33-36 Luke 11:33 “No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a hidden place or under a basket, but on a lamp-stand, so that those who come in can see the light. Luke … Continue reading

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