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Pastor's Blog
By Pastor John Whitehead
The Cost of the Call: Luke 14:25–33
Jesus doesn’t soften the message. As the crowds swell, He turns—not to charm them, but to challenge them. “Whoever does not carry the...
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Sep 6, 20251 min read
The Table Reimagined - Luke 14:1, 7-14
Jesus doesn’t just attend a meal in this passage—he transforms it. What begins as a Sabbath dinner at a Pharisee’s house becomes a moment...
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Aug 29, 20251 min read
Set Free to Stand Tall - Luke 13:10-17
In this passage, Jesus is teaching in the synagogue when he notices a woman who has been bent over for eighteen years. Without her...
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Aug 23, 20251 min read
Kindled By Christ - Luke 12:49-56
Jesus’ words here are not gentle. They are fierce, prophetic, and unsettling. He speaks of fire—not destruction, but purification. He...
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Aug 13, 20251 min read
Keep your lamps lit: Living in Kingdom Readiness
Devotional on Luke 12:32-40 A reflection on God’s promise, our eternal investment, and vigilant readiness “Do not be afraid, little...
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Aug 7, 20252 min read
Rich Toward God
Scripture: Luke 12:13–21 “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one's life does not consist in the abundance of...
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Aug 1, 20251 min read
Lord, Teach Us to Pray – A Devotional on Luke 11:1–13
In Luke 11:1–13, we encounter the disciples watching Jesus in prayer—not with curiosity, but longing. “Lord, teach us to pray,” they ask,...
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Jul 26, 20252 min read
“The Better Part” – Luke 10:38–42
Jesus steps into the home of two sisters—Martha, bustling with service, and Mary, seated at His feet. It’s a familiar tension. One...
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Jul 18, 20251 min read
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