John the Baptist Teaches Workplace Ethics (Luke 3:8-14)

Bible Commentary

Much of Luke consists of Jesus’ teaching. As it happens, the first teaching in Luke is directly about work, although...

Jesus Calls People at Work (Luke 5:1-11; 27-32)

Bible Commentary

Twice Jesus goes to people’s workplaces to call them to follow him. The first is when Jesus gets some fishermen to...

The Ethics of Conflict (Luke 6:27-36; 17:3-4)

Bible Commentary

Do Good to Those Who Hate You (Luke 6:27-36) All workplaces experience conflict. In Luke 6:27-36, Jesus addresses...

Healing in the Book of Luke

Bible Commentary

In Jesus’ day, as now, the work of healing and health was essential.

Obsessing, Digressing, Progressing: The Importance of Digressing - Isaiah, Exodus, Luke Sermon Notes

Sermon Notes

Text Suggestions Isaiah 55:6-9 8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares...

Best of Daily Reflections: A Jurassic Park Kind of Faith

Daily Reflection

When Jesus heard this he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd that followed him, he said, ‘I tell you, not even...

Best of Daily Reflections: One Hard Truth about Reconciliation

Daily Reflection

God challenges us to move toward those whom we consider to be so very far off the mark.

Best of Daily Reflections: Hope for the Second Day

Daily Reflection

Have you had seasons of life that felt as if you were living between death and resurrection?