The Cost of Discipleship

Luke 14:25-26. Jesus often seems to resist or push back when people would follow after Him. He lays out the price of discipleship and helps us count the cost. However, He is surely looking for some push back from us – some faith, commitment, tenacity and sacrifice. May we show ourselves to be “steadfastly minded” […]

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The Call of Grace

Luke 5:1-11. When Peter saw the miracle of the catch of fish at Galilee, he knew he was a sinful man, in the presence of God. He initially tells the Lord to leave him, for he was yet to learn that the call is based on grace, not on merit. The miracle of the fish […]

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