Luke
-
Choose the Good Portion
Luke 10:38-42 38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said.40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him Continue reading
-
Seek Me First
Luke 10: 38-41 “But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made.” We could probably all substitute our names for Martha’s in that verse. I, myself, am so busy preparing to raise support, worrying over contacts, worrying about the timing, always thinking about what and how I can find more financial Continue reading
-
His Best Work in the Mud
Do you think God prefers to allow desperate situations to play out so He can show us His glory? Luke 8:51-56New International Version (NIV) 51 When he arrived at the house of Jairus, he did not let anyone go in with him except Peter, John and James, and the child’s father and mother. 52 Meanwhile, all the Continue reading
-
Overcome with Fear
Luke 8:35-37 New International Version (NIV) 35 and the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus’ feet, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. 36 Those who had seen it told the people how the Continue reading
-
Reclining
Luke 7:36 “he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table.” I always used to laugh and wonder what it would have looked like to see Jesus reclining: feet up, arms behind his head, truly relaxed. Obviously we don’t know if that’s what the passage means, but we do know it suggests Jesus Continue reading
About Me
An obsessive journaler who loves meeting others along their journey and giving them a hand to hold through pieces of writing. I write about the heartbreaks of life and the joys, the ups and downs, and I often learn my greatest lessons and miracles from nature.
Joyful Ruins 