Author Archives: julieannseeksharpe

V24 – says we are to strive to enter through the narrow door, for many will try to enter and will not be able. I’m reading a book that relates to this, what got you here won’t get you there–it … Continue reading →

Be ready! Are we active daily anticipating what is required of us? I have read this so many times and have never noticed v48. The one who did not know and deserved a beating will receive a light beating — … Continue reading →

Good Samaritan — I’m always looking for the new lesson. It’s such a familiar story. What’s powerful and applicable this reading this time? You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart , and with all your soul … Continue reading →

He gave them power to drive out demons and cure diseases Is it possible that the manifestations we see as diseases are spiritual at base? That healing negativity and unforgiveness and anger will result in physical benefits? We know it … Continue reading →

V.16 we receive the light of truth so that we can spread it for others to see V.17 things that are hidden will be exposed–i think of the spiritual dimension to reality. I think of how often i don’t recognize … Continue reading →

“No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit” (Luke 6:43). Jesus is Lord. That means we dig deeply and lay our foundation on solid rock so when there’s a flood, we’re not shaken. It’s … Continue reading →

Jesus healed by rebuking the fever (4:39) like he rebuked the demon in 4:35. Physical sickness is also spiritual attack that limits our usefulness or effectiveness It makes sense that God’s original intent was not for us to suffer with … Continue reading →

Jesus is filled with the Spirit. Three temptations before his ministry begins, then he returns to Galilee to preach. He mic drops after reading the Isiah scroll and they’re all positive towards him. He could stop there, but he doesn’t. … Continue reading →

Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. – Luke 3:8 John is preaching with warnings to bear fruit that demonstrate that the people are repentant. We can’t know someone is transformed; we can see only what they do, which should reflect … Continue reading →