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THE GIFT YOU’VE ALREADY BEEN GIVEN…
LUKE 10:41-42: “And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” (NKJV) … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Dec 17, 20152 min read
WHAT KIND OF “FIRE” DO I WANT?
Luke 9:51-56: “Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem, and sent messengers before His face. And as they went, they entered … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Dec 16, 20153 min read
THE “BLESSING” OF THE LORD
LUKE 9:16-17: “Then He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the multitude. So they all ate and were filled, … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Dec 6, 20153 min read
WHERE IS MY FAITH?
LUKE 8:24-25: “And they came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then He arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water. And they ceased, and there was a calm. But He said … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Dec 4, 20153 min read
NOBODY LIKES CHANGE! (But we all need it!)
LUKE 5:36-39: “Then He spoke a parable to them: “No one puts a piece from a new garment on an old one; otherwise the new makes a tear, and also the piece that was taken out of the new does … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Nov 24, 20153 min read
WHAT ARE WE FISHING FOR?
LUKE 5:9-11: “For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Nov 23, 20154 min read
A LITTLE CHILD SHALL LEAD THEM…
LUKE 18:16-17: “But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Apr 6, 20153 min read
THE NEXT “NEW THING”?
LUKE 24:32: “They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?” OBSERVATION: The next “New Thing!” This has become the mantra of … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 13, 20153 min read
WHEN I FAIL…
LUKE 22:31-34: “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” Peter said … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 10, 20153 min read
THE ULTIMATE QUESTION
LUKE 20:17-18: “But he looked directly at them and said, “What then is this that is written: “‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone’? 18 Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, and … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 8, 20152 min read
SOME THOUGHTS ON HUMILITY…
LUKE 14:10-11: “But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when your host comes he may say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all who … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 1, 20153 min read
BEFORE I MAKE A QUICK JUDGMENT…
LUKE 13:4-5: “Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them: do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who lived in Jerusalem? 5 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Feb 28, 20153 min read
A LESSON LEARNED FROM A FAMILY OF SPARROWS…
LUKE 12:6-7: “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. 7 Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.” … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Feb 27, 20152 min read
HOW DOES GOD ANSWER OUR PRAYERS?
LUKE 11:13: “If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” OBSERVATION: What relationship is there between our … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Feb 26, 20153 min read
DO I LOVE GREATLY?
LUKE 7:47-48: “Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” 48 And he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” OBSERVATION: Do I love greatly? This … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Feb 22, 20153 min read
HOW DOES TRADITION IMPACT OUR CALL TO REPENTANCE?
MARK 3:8-9: “Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children for Abraham. 9 Even … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Feb 17, 20153 min read
DOES FAITH REALLY CHANGE THE WAY I LIVE?
LUKE 3:10-14: So the people asked him, saying, “What shall we do then?” 11 He answered and said to them, “He who has two tunics, let him give to him who has none; and he who has food, let him … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Dec 12, 20143 min read
WHY WAS JESUS CIRCUMCISED? (A part of the Christmas Story we don’t usually think about)
LUKE 2:21 “And when eight days were completed for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called JESUS, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.” OBSERVATION: The birth of Jesus is one of … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Dec 11, 20143 min read
THE GOSPEL IS (supposed to be) GOOD NEWS!
LUKE 2:9-10: “And behold,a an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Dec 10, 20143 min read
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD!
LUKE 1:34-37: “Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I do not know a man?” 35 And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Dec 9, 20142 min read
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