Category Archives: Luke

The Word of God

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Mark Shields

This week, I wrote that the Word of God is like planting seeds into our soul. When planting seeds, there is a need for the soil to be fertile so the seed will grow into a bountiful harvest. So it … Continue reading →

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Top Priority

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Mark Shields

Like Jesus taught in the Parable of the Soils in the devotional Getting the Heart Ready, the word of God planted in a soul with integrity is like seed planted in fertile soil that flourishes into a banner crop. Bible … Continue reading →

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Getting the Heart Ready

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Mark Shields

Jesus and the disciples went from town to town proclaiming the Good News as explained in Luke 8:1-21. Some of the disciples had left fairly lucrative businesses but now were living day by day with whatever support they could get. … Continue reading →

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His Love Motivates to Action

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Mark Shields

We all can show the same attitude toward others as Jesus did just like the passage written about in the post Deep Respect. We can see potential in others and be motivated to action by God’s love for us. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Deep Respect

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Mark Shields

The ministry of Jesus is not one-sided as the scene in Luke 7:36-50 explains. In this scene, we have a Pharisee who invites Jesus over for dinner. Jesus is always open to invitations and even though Jesus knew that the … Continue reading →

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