Rev Bill

The reading for The Lent Challange is John 7-8.
The portion that “the most ancient Greek manuscripts do not include” (John 8:1-11) is the portion that strikes a chord in me.
I guess it’s that I, like the woman caught in adultery, have a lot for Jesus to forgive — and sometimes I feel [...]

The reading for today’s Lent Challange is Luke 22-24.
My thoughts (and prayer):
Betrayal
Denial
Death
Leads to
New life
Glory

The only way to achieve true life is by claiming the death of Christ for myself — and following Him in giving of myself.
Lord Jesus — As I travel through Lent — help me to keep my eyes fixed on You, [...]

The reading for The Lent Challange for today is Luke 19-21.
I am still struck by the cost of following Jesus.
These chapters — from the call of Zaccheus and how he responded with giving away half his wealth and repaying 4 times the taxes he had overcharged (Luke 19:1-10) to the prediction of future [...]

Today’s Lent Challange is Luke 12-13.
Jesus gives some very stern words here about what it means to follow Him — especially in Luke 12:49-53 — which brings the Abdul Rahman case to mind again.
Jesus also speaks of God’s grace in Luke 13:6-9.
God is demanding — yet gracious. I thank God for that!
You [...]

Today’s reading for The Lent Challange is Luke 8-9.
When I read Luke 9:57-62 I wonder how many times God has called me to do something — but I have said:
“OK — I’ll do it later — I’m pretty busy right now.”
Lord - Help me to do what You call me to do — when [...]