Following the Leader ∙∙∙

Following the Leader ∙∙∙ If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. – Luke 9:23 Luke 9:23-25 23 And He was saying to them all, if anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take upContinue reading “Following the Leader ∙∙∙”

Always holding someone up ∙

Always holding someone up ∙ You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name. – John 15:16 John 5:24 I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in GodContinue reading “Always holding someone up ∙”

Seductive subordinate loyalties ∙  

Seductive subordinate loyalties ∙   Who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it? – Luke 14:28 Luke 9:57-62  57 Someone said to Jesus, “I will follow you wherever you go.”  58 But Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens to live in, andContinue reading “Seductive subordinate loyalties ∙  “