How to stop thinking about yourself.

Is it spiritual for followers of Jesus to examine themselves–to check the state of their walk with Christ in light of scripture? Of course. But can this be overdone? Can it become a distraction, and an unhealthy preoccupation? Could it actually keep us from...

Our weakness is not the whole story.

Here’s an interesting look at Romans 8:26, in which Paul writes: “Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be...

Following Jesus Towards Jerusalem

On Monday night we looked at Luke 17:11-18:34, which covers a portion of what happened as Jesus journeyed south towards Jerusalem towards the end of his ministry. Here are the notes: 17:11-19 – He’s still doing miracles This was a notable miracle – 10 lepers at once...